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KY56 YWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 91,242 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,357 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view as stone chip less than 10mm out of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm as play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,822 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,593 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 12 Mar 2018 78,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 2 Mar 2017 76,500 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,088 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,251 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2012 44,936 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,636 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,326 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre,cut in tread

offside front tyre sidewal damaged/split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre,cut in tread

offside front tyre sidewal damaged/split

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 YWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

KY56 YWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is KY56 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY56 YWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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