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KM56 FCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 132,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 122,358 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 122,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,180 miles

grease on brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2023 114,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

grease on brake pipes

Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 107,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 101,107 miles

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

Front tyres are slightly worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,575 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 96,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,583 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 92,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,891 miles

FRONT TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 84,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM / BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM /BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245\40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRE SIZE 225/45/17

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.3.2 (b))

REVERS LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,024 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,083 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working led strip in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 52,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,222 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 38,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,086 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,118 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,061 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 FCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

KM56 FCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 FCE shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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