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KM56 PXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,379 mi
Last recorded163,379 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 163,379 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at hose join. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 163,378 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at hose join. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 159,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 148,413 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 148,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,585 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 110,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 87,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 62,431 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2013 40,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,771 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,519 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,622 miles

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

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

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 PXD 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 70.6%.

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 PXD, 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 PXD registered?

KM56 PXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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