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KY56 FYE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 98,721 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 146,141 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 146,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,522 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 66,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 66,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,106 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 46,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 46,609 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,723 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,belt not checked.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 41,723 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)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,belt not checked.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,788 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on the outer edge

nearside front tyre has a slight buldge wearing on the outer wall

Pass 28 Dec 2013 36,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns screen wash not working

Fail 28 Dec 2013 36,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns screen wash not working

Pass 8 May 2012 31,276 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2012 31,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 26,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,174 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 FYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

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

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