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KM56 KRN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

176,471 mi
Last recorded176,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 176,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 171,528 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 171,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 165,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 165,201 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 157,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 148,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 141,488 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 141,482 miles

rear brake binding both (parking brake not releasing fully) (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,298 miles

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

undertrays

Fail 7 Nov 2016 136,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

undertrays

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,188 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

child seat

slight play in steering

undertrays

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad wear indication on - unable to see inner pads - outer pads fine

slight binding offside rear handbrake

Fail 8 Nov 2014 100,392 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres, edges worn out & very close to cords

brake pad wear indication on - unable to see inner pads - outer pads fine

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,590 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,383 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)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,972 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,483 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,290 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 KRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

KM56 KRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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