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KM56 EPL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,626 mi
Last recorded31,626 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 31,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 28,346 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 28,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 28,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 27,880 miles

Front tyres scrubbing outer edges.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 27,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner wheel arch liner, insecure. (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front tyres scrubbing outer edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,646 miles

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

slight moisture in ns repeater

Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,787 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 25,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,817 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 23,491 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 23,491 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 22,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 20,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 18,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear no dampening effect from shocker

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,204 miles

front brake discs/vent holes blocked on inner faces

nearside front indicator side repeater water ingress in lens

Fail 8 Jan 2013 12,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs/vent holes blocked on inner faces

nearside front indicator side repeater water ingress in lens

rear tyres low centre treads and nearside rear tyre outer wall damage/245/40R17/91W

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,271 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 7,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 5,831 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 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EPL, 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 EPL registered?

KM56 EPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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