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KU56 YPC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,051 mi
Last recorded179,051 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 179,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 175,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 168,929 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 163,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 160,201 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 155,386 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 151,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,856 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,769 miles

Front BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 105,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,059 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,586 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,749 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,749 miles

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

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 YPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YPC, 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

How do I check the history of KU56 YPC?

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What year was KU56 YPC registered?

KU56 YPC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is KU56 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 YPC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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