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KY56 FOK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 69,550 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 67,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,497 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 62,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 60,842 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2020 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 54,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,109 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,978 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 15,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,052 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 FOK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

KY56 FOK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is KY56 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 FOK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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