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KY56 OCG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 81,029 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 81,026 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,464 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,677 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,185 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 OCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

KY56 OCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is KY56 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 OCG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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