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KN56 GWP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear high level brake light inop

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear high level brake light inop

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019
Fail 28 Aug 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2018
Pass 17 Jul 2017

Central floor covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to rear underside but not excessive

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 27 Jul 2016

EML warning Does Not Illuminate

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 98,177 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,455 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,755 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 GWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWP, 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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KN56 GWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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