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EJ56 KSK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,657 mi
Last recorded122,657 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,795 miles

MANUFACTURERS COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 109,283 miles

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

covers fitted.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,084 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,612 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,523 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 89,523 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 48,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,898 miles

Light cracking on offside front tyre, inner side wall.

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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EJ56 KSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ56 KSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 KSK registered?

EJ56 KSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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