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KM56 ENV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 115,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 115,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 108,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 102,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 98,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 92,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section leading to rear flexible hose also offside section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 20,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,783 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,776 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,311 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,460 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 33,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,892 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 ENV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

KM56 ENV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KM56 ENV safe to buy?

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