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KY56 PXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,481 mi
Last recorded113,481 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 PXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,481 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 93,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,445 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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,562 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,007 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,817 miles

slight play nsf wheel (possibly bearing)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play nsf wheel (possibly bearing)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near front tyre worn on inner edge and scrubbimg

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,957 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tire size 225/45/r17 91w cont sp2

rear tire size 245/40 /r17 91w cont sp3

Fail 19 Jun 2010 37,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tire size 225/45/r17 91w cont sp2

rear tire size 245/40 /r17 91w cont sp3

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,894 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 PXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

KY56 PXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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