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KN56 AVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,080 mi
Last recorded155,080 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 155,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repeater lens cracked

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Offside Rear tailgate damaged

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2024 155,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repeater lens cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door and wing damaged

Offside Rear tailgate damaged

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tailgate damaged

undercovers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2023 149,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

tailgate damaged

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 132,063 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 132,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 119,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure slight low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slight corroded

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

boot damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,123 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,789 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside tyre small cut outer sidewall

front offside tyre small cut outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,418 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,182 miles

Nearside Rear 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 AVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

KN56 AVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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