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KN56 KHP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,724 mi
Last recorded113,724 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 113,724 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door has damage to bodywork

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 113,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Body component slightly loose wing mirror slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door has damage to bodywork

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,427 miles

Front wipers worn but still clearing the windscreen.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,308 miles

Offside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,279 miles

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

Offside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,384 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 88,550 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,550 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,789 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2012 72,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,041 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 66,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2010 60,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 60,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 52,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,324 miles

nsr & osf tyres has been run flat

Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,567 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 KHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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