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KN56 EAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 EAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,371 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 73,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 73,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under engine bay

Pass 17 May 2016 65,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 65,009 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,441 miles

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

front brake discs worn /lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 54,208 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,215 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 46,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,518 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 39,848 miles

front brakes 90% worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,126 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,936 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 EAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol 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 EAX, 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 EAX registered?

KN56 EAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KN56 EAX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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