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KM56 GVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,079 mi
Last recorded117,079 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,079 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 117,073 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MARKED IN WHITE CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap is not effective sealing device - Strongly advise replace with OE part

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,895 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads worn on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 101,895 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads worn on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2020 98,765 miles

Both front tyres excessively worn on inner edges - close to exposing core - Strongly advise replace

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap is not effective sealing device - Strongly advise replace with OE part

Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Cracked/Damaged. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 97,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 97,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 94,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,233 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside/nearside ()

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

exhaust bracket corroded, exhaust system secure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,732 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,668 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 71,668 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 55,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,977 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,805 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,344 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 GVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

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

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