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KN56 EBM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,039 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 72,356 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,355 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 61,139 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall cut deep (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall cut deep (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,050 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 33,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,047 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 24,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 EBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

KN56 EBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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