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KY56 RLX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2026 119,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension knock from front

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 112,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 112,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 104,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,718 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,654 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,473 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 55,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracked round outer edge plus side wall cracking

nearside rear tyre cracked round outer edge

offside front tyre cracked round outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked round outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,787 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,668 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 RLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

KY56 RLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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