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KY56 FVV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,963 mi
Last recorded146,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 146,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.91 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 3.12 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 142,112 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 136,501 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 21 Jul 2018 126,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,626 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded ALL (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 110,625 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded ALL (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,300 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 97,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 89,431 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,406 miles

b rake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded

n/s/f rear arm ball joint slight wear

o/s/f rear arm ball joint slight wear

rear brake pads well worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,102 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 53,959 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,569 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 FVV 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 66.7%.

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 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 FVV, 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 FVV registered?

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

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