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KY56 NXT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,175 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 119,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,667 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.03MM 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46MM 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil on min

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,233 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,582 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 NXT 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 73.7%.

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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

KY56 NXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is KY56 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 NXT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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