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KY56 XLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,528 mi
Last recorded89,528 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 XLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 89,528 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 89,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward lower suspension arm inner bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most forward lower control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 81,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,759 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 76,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,651 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,573 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 64,524 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,486 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,886 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,778 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,089 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 32,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2014 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,020 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 29,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,245 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,530 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 XLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

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