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KY56 FXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 93,786 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,554 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,981 miles

Front under body component corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play cover worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 70,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is pereshing

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,624 miles

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald On Inner Face

Fail 14 Sep 2017 53,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

***Front Tyres Bald On Outer Edge***

***Rear Tyres Bald On Inner Face***

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,328 miles

front number plate slight damage.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link bottom balljoint slight play.

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,964 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,336 miles

front number plate corner slight damage.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover damage.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn low (offside)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,550 miles

found nearside & offside rear parking brake performace low.

gearbox under side oily.

nearside & offside front suspension lower arm bushe perishe & some movement.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 34,550 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front lower Suspension arm rubber bush starting to crack and has slight movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade rubber slight worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 30,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre tread edges perishe up !!!

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,519 miles

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre tread edges perishe up !!!

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,597 miles

front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front brake showing some distortion !!!

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,095 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 FXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

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

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