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KU56 YTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,965 mi
Last recorded88,965 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,466 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 78,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,109 miles

near side outer plastic sill slightly damege

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,179 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,506 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 36,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU56 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

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

Is KU56 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 YTE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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