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KM56 FPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,817 mi
Last recorded216,817 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 216,817 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides straight arms joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough

Pass 24 Oct 2023 209,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 209,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 204,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror assembly insecure

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged by bolt hole

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 204,247 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excess exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror assembly insecure

Offside Front wheel slightly damaged by bolt hole

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 191,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,031 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 188,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 183,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 175,006 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 162,010 miles

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

Plastic under tray covers fitted under body

Pass 13 Jun 2016 143,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 143,646 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,802 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 133,802 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 125,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 116,197 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,789 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

KM56 FPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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