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KU56 YSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower tyre had cut but do not effect side wall

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

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 109,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Hand break realease handle not working croctly giving warning light dashboard

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 81,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Park brake warning light stays on

Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,888 miles

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,764 miles

near side front tyre has cut in side wall but hasnt reached the ply cords.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,515 miles

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 YSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 YSO, 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 KU56 YSO registered?

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

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