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KM56 EOS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 91,400 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 82,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,386 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides plus ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 80,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides plus ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 77,560 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,435 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,602 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,579 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 57,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 50,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,079 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,303 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 EOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

KM56 EOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is KM56 EOS safe to buy?

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