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KN56 AVY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,330 mi
Last recorded155,330 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 155,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 137,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,068 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,058 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,228 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,791 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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KN56 AVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

KN56 AVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KN56 AVY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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