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KY56 OCH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,579 mi
Last recorded154,579 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 154,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 150,690 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 150,690 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,127 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,777 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 4 Apr 2014 64,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,566 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,189 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

rear middle seat belt latch sticks

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,117 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 OCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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