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KY56 XMA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,162 mi
Last recorded93,162 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,200 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,943 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,448 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,592 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,519 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,933 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)

restraint light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,517 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,253 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 XMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

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

Is KY56 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 XMA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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