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KM56 AUV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,031 mi
Last recorded76,031 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 AUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 66,946 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,946 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes lightly corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Trays covering the under body

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,619 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes lightly corroded/ covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Trays covering the under body

Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,419 miles

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

Test carried out in wet conditions

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2021 54,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Test carried out in wet conditions

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2020 54,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,079 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,533 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,955 miles

OS rear coilspring corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 35,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

OS rear coilspring corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,931 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ns front tyre worn on the outer edge -sidewall cracked and split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,846 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 21,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,293 miles

adhesive residue on front no. plate, not likley to be misread.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 19,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,335 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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KM56 AUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KM56 AUV, 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 KM56 AUV registered?

KM56 AUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is KM56 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 AUV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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