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KY56 FVD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,118 mi
Last recorded145,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 145,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 136,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 136,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,102 miles

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (covered by under trays)

both rear springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust has a slight leak

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2017 110,102 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all front suspension bushes slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (covered by under trays)

both rear springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust has a slight leak

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre very low on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre very low on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,584 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer wall

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer wall

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 80,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,289 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,851 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)

Offside front tyre worn on ineer and outer edges.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,588 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 FVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

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

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