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KM56 MGE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,173 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 123,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 116,367 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 116,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 111,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 100,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,315 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2017 85,882 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2017 85,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2016 79,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor damage on outer wall no ply/cord exposed

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 79,618 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has minor damage on outer wall no ply/cord exposed

engine covers fitted

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 73,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,328 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner brake pads view limited

Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner brake pads view limited

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,041 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,480 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 MGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

KM56 MGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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