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KY56 UZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,830 mi
Last recorded136,830 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 136,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sills have plastic covers

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 133,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,782 miles

ALL rear suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 132,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

ALL rear suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 127,471 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,663 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,887 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 112,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,860 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,207 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,293 miles

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

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,066 miles

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

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 UZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

KY56 UZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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