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KM56 NRE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,055 mi
Last recorded166,055 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 166,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 148,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray body cover fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 148,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray body cover fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2022 109,990 miles

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

all underneath Cover fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2022 109,989 miles

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

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

all underneath Cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,716 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2020 87,716 miles

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

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,304 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2019 82,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,007 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

wiper blades

Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 9 Dec 2015 74,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 73,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front and rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,486 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,302 miles

baby seat fitted to the n/s rear seatbelt

n/s front tyre is wearing on the iner edge and has outersidewall damage

n/s rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s front tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,914 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,260 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 NRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM56 NRE registered?

KM56 NRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is KM56 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 NRE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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