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KN56 KJK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 69,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 64,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,137 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 48,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 44,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,394 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 37,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,921 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 34,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,409 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 24,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,058 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit.

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 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK registered?

KN56 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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