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KM56 MXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 78,479 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,205 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 68,180 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 57,641 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Some suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,374 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 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

KM56 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 MXL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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