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KM56 GVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,306 mi
Last recorded51,306 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 51,306 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 51,306 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,875 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,100 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,109 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 24,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,538 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished and scrubbing on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished and scrubbing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

KM56 GVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is KM56 GVE safe to buy?

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