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KM56 FBF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,536 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2016 59,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad wear indicator warning lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in n/s headlight

oil just over min

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,237 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 46,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,676 miles

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)

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 FBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

KM56 FBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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