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KM56 FBA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,470 mi
Last recorded155,470 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,470 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from o/s/r to n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 151,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,153 miles

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

Rear slight corrosion to sub frame

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,961 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,944 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

advise engine covers and complete undertrays + cover sills fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 99,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,924 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,550 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,231 miles

front discs worn slightly

handbrake light stays on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,231 miles

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

front discs worn slightly

handbrake light stays on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,543 miles

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

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 FBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

KM56 FBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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