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KU56 YOF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 130,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 115,899 miles

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2017 115,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,368 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 101,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner road wheel has been repaired by welding

Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of two (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner road wheel has been repaired by welding

Pass 30 Dec 2014 94,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,135 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,216 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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KU56 YOF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU56 YOF, 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 KU56 YOF registered?

KU56 YOF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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