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KM56 KSX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 78,561 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,600 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - slight worn bush - Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lights dim - (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure wing bonnet bumper - corner ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both - required soon (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn - limit - required soon (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - slight worn bush - Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Outer Bumper insecure wing bonnet bumper - corner ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both - required soon (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn - limit - required soon (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 55,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,011 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 KSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

KM56 KSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 KSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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