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KM56 NRL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

250,691 mi
Last recorded250,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 250,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2019 233,002 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 232,942 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 222,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 222,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 212,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 209,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 209,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 200,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

headlamp beam patterns hazy

plastic under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in nearside steering

Fail 29 Sep 2015 200,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

headlamp beam patterns hazy

plastic under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 4 Jun 2014 186,366 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount lugs broken

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

judder front brakes becoming excessive at higher effort

offside front seatbelt very slow to retract!

offside rear tyre wall damaged

play offside rear lower radius arm outer bush (in hub)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 186,366 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 x rear exhaust mount lugs broken

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

judder front brakes becoming excessive at higher effort

offside front seatbelt very slow to retract!

offside rear tyre wall damaged

play offside rear lower radius arm outer bush (in hub)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 168,605 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 168,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 154,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,809 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 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

KM56 NRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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