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KM56 EOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,650 mi
Last recorded158,650 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 158,650 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 146,618 miles

front brake pads appear low

front number plate deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded in places

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wipers poor effort

Pass 21 Sep 2018 135,625 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wipers poor effort

Fail 14 Sep 2018 135,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

all coil springs corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

rear brake pads appear low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wipers poor effort

Pass 18 Aug 2017 120,706 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

coil springs corroded

rear pads 3000 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,302 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

under shields fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 107,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded in places

under shields fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,817 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KM56 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

KM56 EOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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