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KY56 YLA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,907 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 44,670 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 44,669 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear undertrays fitted

front both side brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,338 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 28,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,859 miles

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

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

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

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 YLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY56 YLA registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY56 YLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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