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KY56 VBB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,481 mi
Last recorded218,481 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 218,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 209,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 209,822 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 199,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 189,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 189,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 181,409 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 181,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 171,411 miles

SRS light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 155,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,737 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Mar 2011 138,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBB, 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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KY56 VBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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