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KN56 AVP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,533 mi
Last recorded141,533 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 AVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,095 miles

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded and soft

Rear tyres low 3-4mm

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jan 2019 133,089 miles

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

Rear suspension arms heavily corroded and soft

Rear tyres low 3-4mm

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,313 miles

one exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 119,312 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

one exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,241 miles

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2017 111,240 miles

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

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,427 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 106,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides main front to rear brake pipes corroded to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres, tyre tread depth low and bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,820 miles

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear axle area and may require renewal for next mot test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,820 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear axle area and may require renewal for next mot test

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge, advise replacement and checking/adjusting wheel alignment

Pass 27 Jan 2014 95,819 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear brake slight bind and disc corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,476 miles

srs light on in dashboard.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,924 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,924 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AVP, 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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KN56 AVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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