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KY56 FPE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,413 mi
Last recorded80,413 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 80,413 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,922 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,916 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 68,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front alley arm [boot also ripped] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 61,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 55,982 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,846 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,546 miles

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

some damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,588 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 44,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 41,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,232 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,646 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 36,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,614 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,551 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

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

Is KY56 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 FPE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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