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KU56 YUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,039 mi
Last recorded211,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 211,039 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 195,087 miles

Offside Front hub bearing slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 178,774 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 164,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 May 2016 147,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 May 2016 147,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,965 miles

CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN , BUT IS SUPPORTED.

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,965 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN , BUT IS SUPPORTED.

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 May 2015 115,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S FRONT TYRE (TYRE CORDS NOT EXPOSED)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,776 miles

O,S,F TYRE SMOOTH ON EDGES AND WALL DETERIATED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 100,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O,S,F TYRE SMOOTH ON EDGES AND WALL DETERIATED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 86,027 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 16 May 2014 86,003 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,204 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 78,289 miles

exhaust mounting in front of rear axle corroded on weld

Fail 20 Sep 2012 78,134 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust mounting in front of rear axle corroded on weld

offside front disc scored in inside

Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,698 miles

front brake pads getting lowish

Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

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

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