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KY56 YYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,152 mi
Last recorded131,152 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 131,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 122,165 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 122,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 115,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 110,180 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,896 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear most lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 15 Sep 2021 104,895 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear most lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,924 miles

No oil

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 85,901 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut torque arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Strut torque arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,314 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 75,313 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,190 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,131 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,129 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,197 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 41,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,974 miles

offside rear tyre ' cut in side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,977 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer tyre walls damaged

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 YYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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