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KG56 RAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 80,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 80,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,669 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,669 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,690 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,577 miles

tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,577 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,863 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 44,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,448 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 31,586 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,994 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 25,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,745 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 RAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG56 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

KG56 RAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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