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LT56 KYN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

208,125 mi
Last recorded208,125 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 208,125 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF / OSF Tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF / OSF tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF / OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 204,312 miles

Engine Fluctuates At Idle

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 204,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's limit (0.90) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine Fluctuates At Idle

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 200,739 miles

both rear d bushes has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2021 194,343 miles

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 6 Oct 2021 194,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

nearside door mirror loose

Pass 23 Sep 2020 186,830 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 181,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,249 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 133,011 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,965 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 93,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,038 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KYN, 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 KYN registered?

LT56 KYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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