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KP56 YNB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 59,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,848 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 47,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 47,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,167 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,533 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs deteriorated

offside front tyre badly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,655 miles

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)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2009 24,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,113 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

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 YNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB registered?

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

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