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KG56 KXF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure under neath (4.11 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 129,341 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure under neath (4.11 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 122,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,557 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 111,139 miles

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

b/s/f lower rear arm inner bushes worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

b/s/f lower rear arm inner bushes worn

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,584 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,584 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,473 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,533 miles

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES FADING WITH DIRT IN

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED OFF

Fail 11 Dec 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES FADING WITH DIRT IN

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED OFF

Pass 24 Dec 2014 99,329 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 91,829 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 91,829 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,665 miles

FRONT N/S WEARING UNEVENLY

UNDER FLOOR COVERING FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 59,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 29 Dec 2010 59,292 miles

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

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,426 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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KG56 KXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KG56 KXF, 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 KG56 KXF registered?

KG56 KXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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