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KL56 VUS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,406 mi
Last recorded64,406 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 64,406 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 56,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 49,520 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,480 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,692 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,397 miles

Rear Brake discs worn on inner edges

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2016 30,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,628 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 May 2013 19,748 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 10 May 2012 16,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 11,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,661 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 8,341 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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KL56 VUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KL56 VUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL56 VUS registered?

KL56 VUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is KL56 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL56 VUS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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