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KY56 OCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,326 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 51,907 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 50,563 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front wiring harness insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2022 49,276 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,393 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2021 48,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2020 47,188 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,181 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear seat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2018 45,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to nearside rear seat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 43,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,168 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 OCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY56 OCZ registered?

KY56 OCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KY56 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 OCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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