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KM56 AVW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,302 mi
Last recorded122,302 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 122,302 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 122,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,738 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 108,734 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,719 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front suspension arm ball joint no longer prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 75,234 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 75,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,291 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 68,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,136 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 65,136 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,611 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,609 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,861 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,309 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 AVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

KM56 AVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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