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KY56 YWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,514 mi
Last recorded104,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,514 miles

( engine covers fitted )

(vehicle fitted with under trays )

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,981 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 102,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,383 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 98,293 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,066 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 97,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,935 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,098 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 86,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,432 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,412 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)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 27 Oct 2010 47,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 29,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

KY56 YWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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