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RK56 YYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat insecure

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child seat insecure

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 90,488 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,042 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front suspension arm bushes are perishing

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,379 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 71,292 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,133 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 52,288 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,662 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,656 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 17,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,923 miles

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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RK56 YYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK56 YYA, 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 RK56 YYA registered?

RK56 YYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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