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KJ56 AOW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,889 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,202 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,498 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,497 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,788 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,788 miles

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

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

Park brake warning light - On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2012 78,987 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,585 miles

front wipers poor

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

nearside rear brake disc low and corroded

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 1 Sep 2011 73,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers poor

nearside rear brake disc low and corroded

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,874 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,768 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine Undertray Fitted

O/s and N/s Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored

Sill Covers Fitted

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on edges

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on edges

plastic covers fitted underneath vehicle

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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KJ56 AOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KJ56 AOW, 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 KJ56 AOW registered?

KJ56 AOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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