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KM56 SVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 54,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 2 May 2019 54,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,215 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,936 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 38,936 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 23,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,833 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,879 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts on outter sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 14,081 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 SVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

KM56 SVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is KM56 SVJ safe to buy?

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