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KM56 AVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,707 mi
Last recorded52,707 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 46,015 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,281 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,057 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 40,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,492 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 31,492 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,087 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 AVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KM56 AVG, 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 KM56 AVG registered?

KM56 AVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is KM56 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 AVG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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