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KY56 WDA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 WDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 99,409 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 99,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 87,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

eml on

Fail 25 Feb 2017 66,732 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

eml on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,255 miles

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

covers fitted

engine light on

Fail 25 Feb 2016 56,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

engine light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,784 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 47,774 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,769 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 27,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,058 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 WDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

KY56 WDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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