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KM56 EOT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,632 mi
Last recorded145,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 145,632 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 145,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,912 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 135,912 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 127,139 miles

slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2015 127,139 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrossion offside and nearside front brake pipes

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,989 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,679 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 64,941 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 58,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EOT, 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 EOT registered?

KM56 EOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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