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KY56 VPP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,756 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,887 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 130,516 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,621 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 Mar 2019 121,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit from inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,827 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 103,688 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,569 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 91,175 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,244 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

KY56 VPP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KY56 VPP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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