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KL56 VVP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,494 mi
Last recorded162,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 162,494 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 162,494 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,563 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2023 139,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,163 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured RH. &LH. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

R.H.front fog light not working

covers fitted under engine , under body & sills

Fail 11 Nov 2021 137,094 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,381 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 132,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 111,743 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2018 90,968 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine oil was low

service reminder on

Fail 12 May 2018 90,968 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine oil was low

service reminder on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,659 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)

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 45,644 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,676 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,454 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on edges of tread

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,729 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,812 miles

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

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 VVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KL56 VVP, 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 KL56 VVP registered?

KL56 VVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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