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KM56 SUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,313 mi
Last recorded78,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 SUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,313 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 78,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 68,285 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 68,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear to front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 62,135 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ball joint play excessive (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear to front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perishing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,078 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 56,078 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber peeling (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 50,424 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 45,050 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,415 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 31,572 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 31,572 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,507 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 23,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 23,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,703 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,777 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 SUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 SUO, 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

How do I check the history of KM56 SUO?

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What year was KM56 SUO registered?

KM56 SUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is KM56 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 SUO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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