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KP56 YMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 124,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 124,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2023 111,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 98,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 88,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,987 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 79,332 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 79,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT'S PERISHING AND WORN ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST ARM INNER BUSH, SLIGHT WEAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Wiper split, still clears drivers view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,633 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 61,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 55,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,038 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brakepipes and floor section due to protective floor coverings.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,888 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brakediscs inner face starting to corrode.

unable to fully inspect front to rear brakepipes and floor sections due to protective panels.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,094 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brakedisc inner faces slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KP56 YMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP56 YMZ, 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 KP56 YMZ registered?

KP56 YMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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