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KY56 YXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,809 mi
Last recorded123,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 123,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 109,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 95,160 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,159 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,980 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 90,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s/r to front both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded & o/s/r to front both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,173 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 78,003 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)

Pass 18 May 2013 59,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,785 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,167 miles

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 YXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

KY56 YXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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