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RO56 KYH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,954 mi
Last recorded143,954 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 143,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 135,079 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 135,079 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 134,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,242 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 111,658 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 105,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 86,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,694 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 9 Apr 2011 73,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,451 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,539 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYH, 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 KYH registered?

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

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