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KN56 KHA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,719 mi
Last recorded169,719 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 169,719 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 169,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 97,106 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,267 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges going bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges going bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,880 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,693 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 63,389 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20555r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside shoulder

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 40,285 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,080 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT EXAMINED (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

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 KHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHA, 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 KHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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