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KY56 WDD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,557 mi
Last recorded153,557 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 WDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 153,557 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides outer lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread edge slightly damaged and worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 150,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 27 Aug 2021 150,052 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,248 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 28 Aug 2020 145,248 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 141,137 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

nearside road wheel inner rim weld.

Fail 24 Aug 2019 141,137 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

nearside road wheel inner rim weld.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,671 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 25 Aug 2018 131,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,214 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 107,168 miles

engine man light on

Pass 18 May 2015 98,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 91,908 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 84,385 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,275 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 73,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,220 miles

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

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 WDD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

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

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