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KY56 YXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,317 mi
Last recorded148,317 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 148,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,326 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

stone chips across windscreen

under vehicle covered

Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,342 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear lightly on inner edge,both rear tyre's starting to wear.

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted hard to see. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 135,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear lightly on inner edge,both rear tyre's starting to wear.

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted hard to see. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,105 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,105 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short headlamp (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 33,596 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,654 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

KY56 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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