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KN56 AOW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,219 miles

Both rear lamps damage.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Front discs wear.

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Rear disc severely corroded/pitted on inner face

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 109,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Both rear lamps damage.

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

Front discs wear.

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Offside Rear disc severely corroded/pitted on inner face

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,358 miles

Both rear lamps damaged.

Offside Rear TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 105,358 miles

Both rear lamps damaged.

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

Offside Rear TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 101,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,216 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,383 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 90,383 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 85,477 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on dash

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,379 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear lens damaged

engine light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,274 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,274 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,257 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,757 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 60,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 55,558 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,636 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise handbrake pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on !

Fail 30 Dec 2011 50,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise handbrake pedal rubber missing

engine managment light on !

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,979 miles

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

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

advise nearside front tyre poor condition sidewall !!

Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,673 miles

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

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

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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KN56 AOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KN56 AOW, 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 KN56 AOW registered?

KN56 AOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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