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KY56 BBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,414 mi
Last recorded81,414 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 81,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

belly pan and inner wheel arch linings fitted

Fail 22 May 2026 81,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Ball joint facing up) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

belly pan and inner wheel arch linings fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 71,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 71,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 65,588 miles

belly pans fitted

Pass 24 May 2023 64,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 61,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 61,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 59,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 58,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,368 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 51,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 45,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,833 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,884 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 25,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BBE, 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 BBE registered?

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

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