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RO56 KYY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,445 mi
Last recorded143,445 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,445 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 143,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit actual 2.20 limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 134,566 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rea metal brake pipes

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 23 Nov 2020 134,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to offside and nearside rea metal brake pipes

slight lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,129 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 108,129 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,513 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 2mm

play in both inner anti-roll bar rubbers on rear.

slight damage to both nearside rear and offside front tyre sidwalls

Fail 12 Nov 2016 98,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit 2mm

play in both inner anti-roll bar rubbers on rear.

slight damage to both nearside rear and offside front tyre sidwalls

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,990 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,290 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 75,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,156 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 8 Sep 2011 52,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 39,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,923 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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RO56 KYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

RO56 KYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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