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KY56 XLN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,728 mi
Last recorded135,728 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 135,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,017 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,994 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,551 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,245 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 99,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 91,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension is very rusty

under covers fitted to this car

Fail 24 Sep 2019 91,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension is very rusty

under covers fitted to this car

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,168 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT IN OP

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING CORROEDED BUT EXHAUST IS STILL SECURE

Fail 28 Sep 2018 85,168 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT IN OP

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING CORROEDED BUT EXHAUST IS STILL SECURE

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,425 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,425 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,056 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,778 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,555 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, sill and underbody.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,520 miles

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, sill and underbody.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,618 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,209 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 XLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

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

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