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KD56 HBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,785 mi
Last recorded170,785 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 HBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 170,785 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 170,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Break padel sponge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,483 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 153,405 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 151,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 133,483 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 133,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 121,770 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 113,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,215 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,250 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust support corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 101,201 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre tread worn low

rear exhaust support corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,624 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 85,190 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 85,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 83,796 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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KD56 HBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KD56 HBU, 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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KD56 HBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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