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KY56 VPR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,454 mi
Last recorded118,454 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,454 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 6 Apr 2018 105,898 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 105,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,395 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,395 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing alot on outer part of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,659 miles

nearside front wiper smearing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad wear light on dash

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

nearside front wiper smearing

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,522 miles

n/s front tyre & wheel damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2010 29,522 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre & wheel damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,388 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VPR 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 63.2%.

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

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