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CV56 KOA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,966 mi
Last recorded156,966 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 156,966 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 156,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Osr wheel noisey when rotated, back plate rubbing.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,671 miles

Nearside parking brake weaker than os 16%

Pass 8 Aug 2015 119,088 miles

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes have movement

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads appear to be weaering low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 96,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxiliary drive belt perished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads appear to be weaering low

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,959 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 40,606 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)

trhe front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

Fail 2 Nov 2010 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords and is close to the 1.6mm legal limit

trhe front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,057 miles

all disc slightly pitted

car been standing

large under trays

Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,667 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 22,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 KOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV56 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

CV56 KOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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