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FE56 KUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,949 mi
Last recorded132,949 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 132,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tray fitted under engine & boby obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 21 Aug 2018 132,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tray fitted under engine & boby obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,308 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 114,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,768 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,737 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,368 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FE56 KUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 FE56 KUO, 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 FE56 KUO registered?

FE56 KUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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