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KY56 RXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,507 mi
Last recorded33,507 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2023 33,507 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,429 miles

both front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage x3

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,851 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 15 Aug 2014 28,851 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,523 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2010 16,854 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,079 miles

O/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2009 13,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/s/f fog lamp insecure

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 RXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY56 RXM registered?

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

Is KY56 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 RXM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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