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KY56 RCU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,473 mi
Last recorded78,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 78,473 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,919 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,598 miles

o/s/r stop light lens slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 64,598 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r stop light lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,784 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF tyre outer sidewall damage (cuts)

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

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF tyre outer sidewall damage (cuts)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion around pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Jan 2018 55,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,105 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 52,105 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,186 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,443 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 9 Jan 2014 36,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s side repeater has condensation in it

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,296 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,464 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,836 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 RCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

KY56 RCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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