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KS56 YKX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,953 mi
Last recorded88,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,953 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 88,951 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 78,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 77,223 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,906 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,394 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 53,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,768 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,540 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,539 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KS56 YKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KS56 YKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS56 YKX registered?

KS56 YKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is KS56 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 YKX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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