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KY56 ODB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,471 mi
Last recorded160,471 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 160,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 93,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 85,755 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 85,747 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,088 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,592 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 23,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,211 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,901 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 ODB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

KY56 ODB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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