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KM56 PWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,291 mi
Last recorded179,291 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 179,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 176,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 171,327 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 171,327 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 171,324 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst while testing on rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre rear brake pipe very corroded and leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 162,443 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 156,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 152,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,029 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 116,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 99,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,024 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,098 miles

Nearside front tyre has extensive sidewall damage

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 PWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

KM56 PWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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