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CK56 LKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,402 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,402 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses tarnished (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,118 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 101,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 99,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 99,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 99,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,316 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 wearing thin in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 68,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 58,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,797 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,797 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,265 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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CK56 LKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CK56 LKM, 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 CK56 LKM registered?

CK56 LKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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