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KY56 RRO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,153 mi
Last recorded131,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 131,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 126,952 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 111,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,256 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 78,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle not inc and dec at same rate (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,081 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has surface cracking

offside front tyre inner sidewall has surface cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,081 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has surface cracking

offside front tyre inner sidewall has surface cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,966 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 37,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2010 30,253 miles

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,037 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,035 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

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 RRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

KY56 RRO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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