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KY56 VRN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 121,084 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

under seals

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2025 116,801 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf and nsf (4.1.2 (c))

rear subframe and coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,068 miles

rear subframe and coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2024 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and coil springs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,872 miles

middle exhaust flange corroding and slight blow

rear brake pipes have corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,872 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested osf and nsf lens has glazed over (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes have corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,798 miles

exhaust bracket broke

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 100,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust bracket broke

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,196 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broke

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,554 miles

nsr brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,120 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

noise from osr brake

Fail 24 Jan 2018 88,120 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inners (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

noise from osr brake

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,555 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,460 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,460 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,022 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,724 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 VRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

KY56 VRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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