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KY56 RGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 84,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,401 miles

Brake pipes in general are starting to corrode

NSFR suspension arm bush is worn and deteriorated

OSF door mirror and glass are slightly insecure and discoloured

OSF washer jet is weak

OSFF suspension arm bush is worn and deteriorated

Rear subframe is starting to rust

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,302 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 81,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 76,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,316 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by covers

Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,297 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered by covers

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,601 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,251 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 71,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,687 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 64,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,606 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,306 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,545 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,588 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,588 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,727 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread's wearing on outer edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

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

Is KY56 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 RGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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