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KY56 REU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,741 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,058 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 103,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 86,196 miles

nearside fog lamp cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 86,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside fog lamp cracked

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (225/45 17)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (225/45 17)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,713 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,713 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,232 miles

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

Front inner brake discs.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,232 miles

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

Front inner brake discs.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,542 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut in sidewall but not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside steering track control arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre has deep cut in sidewall but not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside steering track control arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,523 miles

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

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

Ovality high on rear brakes

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,523 miles

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

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

Ovality high on rear brakes

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 REU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 REU, 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 REU registered?

KY56 REU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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