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KY56 VSC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,347 mi
Last recorded125,347 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 125,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 110,796 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 110,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,354 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 94,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 83,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 72,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,904 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2015 42,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 40,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 37,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,283 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,703 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 VSC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

KY56 VSC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is KY56 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 VSC 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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