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KY56 FYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,008 mi
Last recorded142,008 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 142,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 138,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 135,427 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-body covered in under-seal

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,239 miles

under body is sprayed with under-body sealant which prevents full examination

Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 125,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,258 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,733 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,718 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)

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 FYC 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 94.4%.

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 FYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY56 FYC registered?

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

Is KY56 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 FYC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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