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KY56 AZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,400 mi
Last recorded84,400 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 AZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,070 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,818 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 78,818 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 71,084 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,806 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,676 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 55,676 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,307 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,085 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,606 miles

o/s washer jet not 100%

slight damage to inner side wall of n/s/f tyre also light feathering to outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,342 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,243 miles

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 AZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY56 AZP, 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 KY56 AZP registered?

KY56 AZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is KY56 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 AZP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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