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KN56 KJF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 135,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 135,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 198,421 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 198,350 miles

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

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

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

EML remains on

Pass 18 Feb 2017 191,493 miles

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

park brake 16%

Fail 18 Feb 2017 191,493 miles

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

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

park brake 16%

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,496 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 99,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn 3mm

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall (tyre pressure low)

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 90,090 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs pitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS warning lamp on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2012 77,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SRS warning lamp on dash

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 65,262 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Dec 2011 65,262 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 55,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,112 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 KJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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