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KN56 ECW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,595 mi
Last recorded84,595 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,109 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,166 miles

advise off side front fog lamp not working

advise off side front washer jet operation weak

advise off side rear jacking point block missing

Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise off side front fog lamp not working

advise off side front washer jet operation weak

advise off side rear jacking point block missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,648 miles

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear jacking point block/pad missing

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 39,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,354 miles

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

right front corner inner wheel arch trim broken.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 20,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ECW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

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

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