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KY56 XLP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,197 mi
Last recorded81,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 74,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar (D) bush worn slight play.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,986 miles

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

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

underside covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,597 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 15 Mar 2017 63,258 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,592 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,847 miles

N/S/F tyre has cracks but does not expose the cord

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,975 miles

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

obsruction on front screen but not in swept area

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,975 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

obsruction on front screen but not in swept area

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 XLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

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

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