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KY56 AZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 AZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 104,710 miles

Front headlamps hazy

Front wiper blades juddering

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

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

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

Offside rear tyre flat - Pumped up during test

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,439 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Fail 5 Nov 2024 104,439 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front headlamps hazy

Pass 3 Aug 2023 104,425 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,635 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,072 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 88,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,807 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt down facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 79,735 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 75,306 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort starting to get low

slight damage nearside and offside rear outer tyre sidewalls

Fail 14 Nov 2011 75,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

nearside rear handbrake effort starting to get low

slight damage nearside and offside rear outer tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 70,148 miles

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 11 Nov 2009 63,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

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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KY56 AZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 KY56 AZJ, 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 KY56 AZJ registered?

KY56 AZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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