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KN56 EAC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 66,320 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 66,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f has slightly play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 62,740 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 62,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,124 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,272 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,445 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 28,936 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 28,934 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,579 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords visible

Boot emptied to carry out MOT

Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,377 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 EAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

KN56 EAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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