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KY56 FYU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,042 miles

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition and will require changing soon

Pass 9 Feb 2024 111,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,049 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 109,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,405 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 107,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,417 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,885 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,532 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 103,532 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,519 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,337 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,336 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2014 34,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,362 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 32,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,310 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 25,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 25,046 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,353 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,645 miles

Cracks in both rear tyre treads

Nearside 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 FYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FYU, 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 FYU registered?

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

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