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KN56 AVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,958 mi
Last recorded151,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 AVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 146,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has play

Offside Front Inner tie rod has play

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 131,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 131,214 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 117,283 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 117,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 112,014 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [inner ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides D bushes]. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides drop link bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 106,514 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 106,514 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,800 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,693 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 83,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,968 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 76,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 70,088 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 70,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 61,314 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,372 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,804 miles

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)

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 AVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

KN56 AVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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