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KY56 VRP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,138 mi
Last recorded105,138 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,647 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,570 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 87,692 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,456 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 60,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,593 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,247 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,637 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,361 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,998 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 VRP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY56 VRP registered?

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

Is KY56 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 VRP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY56 VRP have outstanding finance?

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