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KR56 YWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,528 mi
Last recorded151,528 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 147,239 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 144,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 144,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 141,327 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are worn bald at the edge.

power assisted steering system sounds noisy on the lock to lock test.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 138,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam image weak.

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are worn bald at the edge.

power assisted steering system sounds noisy on the lock to lock test.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,723 miles

covers fitted in engine area restricting view of some testable items

trays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads are worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2015 123,438 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads are worn on inside edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,482 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,496 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

KR56 YWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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