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KU56 YTG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,969 mi
Last recorded111,969 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 YTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 111,969 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,892 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp aim is just acceptable

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear rubber brake hoses are perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp aim is just acceptable

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear rubber brake hoses are perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim just acceptable

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,135 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Brake discs liped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Left slight play in suspension rod ball joint

Offside Front Upper Suspension drop link gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Just acceptable (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers & under trays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,480 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Both front tyres low tread

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,758 miles

Brake and fuel lines covered

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Front Brake discs liped

Undertrays fitted unable to inspect underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs slightly liped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/side front tyre perishing in tread

o/side front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,991 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 23,991 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YTG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

KU56 YTG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is KU56 YTG safe to buy?

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