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KN56 VYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 VYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 95,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front upper arm and lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body suspension and brake components are heavily covered with under body spray

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and rear suspension arms both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and suspension arms all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,575 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and suspension arms all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,248 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,369 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 68,369 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 59,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,855 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,488 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,146 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 32,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,776 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN56 VYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN56 VYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN56 VYW registered?

KN56 VYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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