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KM56 SUH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,511 mi
Last recorded73,511 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 SUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 66,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm /perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 66,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm /perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 55,155 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,023 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 50,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,820 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 46,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,411 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 42,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,100 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 39,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 36,331 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 36,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,782 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 33,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,972 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 SUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

KM56 SUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is KM56 SUH safe to buy?

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