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KY56 FYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,123 mi
Last recorded100,123 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 100,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 100,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,192 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,192 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 83,592 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,863 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 78,863 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 69,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 69,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,653 miles

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

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

engine manaement light is on

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2014 57,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine manaement light is on

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,876 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,056 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 33,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,611 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 FYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

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

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