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KY56 ODH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 ODH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 117,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,269 miles

All metal brake pipes surface corrosion advise only

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip near center of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,267 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure Very insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All metal brake pipes surface corrosion advise only

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip near center of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 102,847 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken between middle and rear section

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 89,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jun 2019 82,721 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 May 2018 79,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,408 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,836 miles

both number plates have started peeling

nearside mirror indictor lamp broken

Pass 31 May 2013 51,250 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)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,348 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 40,348 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,904 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 ODH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

KY56 ODH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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