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KM56 FOV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,294 mi
Last recorded59,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 FOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,507 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 47,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,656 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,026 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 33,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,760 miles

articles hanging from interior mirror.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,097 miles

Front discs worn

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

Play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,040 miles

drivers washer jet not spraying correctly.

o/s/f tyre wear at inner edge.(tread on 3mm) = recommend set-up.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 20,040 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm - new required.

drivers washer jet not spraying correctly.

o/s/f tyre wear at inner edge.(tread on 3mm) = recommend set-up.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak under vehicle from Gear box area

Fail 21 Oct 2009 15,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak under vehicle from Gear box area

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 FOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

KM56 FOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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