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CV56 KNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,795 mi
Last recorded121,795 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,795 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 121,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,791 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 111,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 107,209 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,812 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,391 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 78,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 78,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 56,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,741 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,830 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 27 Sep 2010 35,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,687 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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CV56 KNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV56 KNX, 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 CV56 KNX registered?

CV56 KNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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