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KY56 VXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 139,447 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 132,729 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 132,729 miles

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 125,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,417 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,625 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,411 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 9 Nov 2011 36,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,884 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,568 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 VXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

KY56 VXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KY56 VXV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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