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KY56 XMW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,129 mi
Last recorded138,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 138,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,685 miles

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

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

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,710 miles

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

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

Under body corrosion to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,497 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded at joints and hangers

Pass 25 Aug 2018 74,827 miles

Exhaust joints and hangers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 Aug 2017 62,038 miles

Horn not working Missing, not fitted (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,954 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND HEAVILY PERISHED

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 48,780 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake wear indicator is staying on.

Engine undertray fitted.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2009

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 XMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

KY56 XMW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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