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KY56 VBK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,848 mi
Last recorded112,848 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 112,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 99,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded but not excessively

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 98,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,573 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 88,940 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,500 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,537 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,537 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 72,323 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,025 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,815 miles

advise wipers may need investigation stopped working after bonnet opened worked ok after opening and closing bonnet again

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,101 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,863 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,326 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 VBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

KY56 VBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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