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LT56 KYK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

183,933 mi
Last recorded183,933 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 183,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 183,926 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 175,578 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail box corroded and has small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 170,137 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 170,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 168,574 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 159,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 153,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 149,765 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2019 140,309 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2018 130,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak GEAR BOX

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

Fail 1 May 2018 130,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak GEAR BOX

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,591 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 107,961 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OIL LEAK SUSPECT GEARBOX AREA.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT BUSH SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance WATER INGRESS (1.4.A.2e)

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

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Fail 3 May 2016 107,960 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT WIPER BLADE WEAR INDICATORS SHOWING.

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEAK SUSPECT GEARBOX AREA.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT BUSH SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance WATER INGRESS (1.4.A.2e)

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

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 90,176 miles

Cuts to road tyres in general

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,459 miles

All tyres low tread,cracking etc strong advise

Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,459 miles

All tyres low tread,cracking etc strong advise

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 52,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,457 miles

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

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 KYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT56 KYK, 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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LT56 KYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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