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KY56 YTF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,944 mi
Last recorded136,944 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 136,944 miles

Nearside Front disc shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 136,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp/bulb holder issue (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front disc shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and around rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 133,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 133,371 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 129,704 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 129,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 128,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 202,062 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 202,057 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 121,618 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 190,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,602 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,364 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted upper and lower

Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,483 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,483 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,392 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)

note/brake pads not visible

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,357 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,747 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,340 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,255 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2009 28,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn,frt discs scored

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 YTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

KY56 YTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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