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KU56 YTS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,209 mi
Last recorded225,209 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 225,209 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2019 225,208 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 30 May 2018 212,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 179,184 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 159,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 159,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 21 Nov 2014 119,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,495 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED OFF ON OUTER EDGES +TREAD GETTING LOW

Fail 6 Dec 2013 107,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED OFF ON OUTER EDGES +TREAD GETTING LOW

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE

Pass 18 Dec 2012 93,596 miles

ADVISE FLUCTUATION ON N/S/R BRAKE

ADVISE HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON STAYING ON INTERMITTENTLY POSSIBLE SENSOR

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 16 Dec 2011 80,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,499 miles

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

underside of vehicle covered

Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,499 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KU56 YTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

Is KU56 YTS safe to buy?

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