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KN56 HBA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,420 mi
Last recorded117,420 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 112,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber corroded

both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,032 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,447 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 37,230 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 HBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

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

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