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KY56 YXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,011 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 145,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 141,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 140,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 135,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 131,343 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 120,128 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 97,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,273 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 87,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,729 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,704 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,065 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on both shoulders

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

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 YXN 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 89.5%.

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 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

KY56 YXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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