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KR56 YWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,448 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 114,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,443 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 114,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 111,294 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Passenger door mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,145 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre worn low

parking brake efficiency low 16%

sill covers fitted

underside covered in oil

undertrays fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 May 2017 105,270 miles

engine covers fitted

handbrake efficiency low 18%

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 104,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

handbrake efficiency low 18%

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,852 miles

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

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

osf tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 18 Dec 2014 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

osf tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,497 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,794 miles

Floor,lower engine bay and both outer sills obscured by plastic panels and trims.

Light bind at both rear wheels.

Light wear to both front brake discs.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,338 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,123 miles

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

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

horn poor

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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KR56 YWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KR56 YWJ, 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 KR56 YWJ registered?

KR56 YWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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