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KN56 GXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,828 mi
Last recorded149,828 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 149,828 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 149,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 140,472 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 140,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 137,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 137,484 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,350 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,290 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 117,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 98,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,824 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,891 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 GXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

KN56 GXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KN56 GXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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