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RO56 KYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,090 mi
Last recorded108,090 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,090 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,567 miles

corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

o/s/f tyre worn low and cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,675 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 99,675 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,742 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,058 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low

slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,939 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,939 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,780 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has holes in tread around center

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,388 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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RO56 KYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO56 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

RO56 KYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RO56 KYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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