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KY56 FYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,496 mi
Last recorded213,496 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 213,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above fuel tank going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 202,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above fuel tank going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 193,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 193,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 178,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken going to gearbox

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 178,501 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket broken going to gearbox

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 165,858 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating and hanger corroded

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)

Rear metal brake pipes front to back corroding Nearside rear

Fail 13 Apr 2016 165,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust section deteriorating and hanger corroded

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)

Rear metal brake pipes front to back corroding Nearside rear

Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,057 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,593 miles

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

front brake discs and pads low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,610 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,159 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,806 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 FYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FYX, 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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KY56 FYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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