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KY56 UYM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,290 mi
Last recorded99,290 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 UYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,566 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 97,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 88,600 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all over (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,990 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 79,554 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,399 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,760 miles

nearside front tyre bald on stepped tread close to ply/cords 225/45/17W

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,400 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17Y

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,880 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,663 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 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

KY56 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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