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RO56 KYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,125 mi
Last recorded103,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,125 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 103,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2020 96,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 96,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,195 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm also slightly perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,195 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm also slightly perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 72,214 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Fail 20 Jun 2016 63,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,454 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 39,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,530 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,256 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,274 miles

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

offside front wiper blade split on edge,still clears windscreen.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 17,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade split on edge,still clears windscreen.

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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RO56 KYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO56 KYB, 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 RO56 KYB registered?

RO56 KYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RO56 KYB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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