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LT56 KYF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,065 mi
Last recorded159,065 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 159,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 155,454 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 155,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake difficult to release (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 150,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 150,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 144,987 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 141,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 May 2022 141,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 138,684 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,442 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 126,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,416 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 117,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,381 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 66,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre slight cut

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 54,004 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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LT56 KYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT56 KYF, 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 LT56 KYF registered?

LT56 KYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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