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KN56 KVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,391 mi
Last recorded100,391 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 88,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

full undertray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

full undertray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 86,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,029 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,146 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,587 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

car tested while underside wet

parking brake eff. only just met

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,388 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,096 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 66,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 62,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 58,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,354 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,370 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,353 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,092 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 KVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

KN56 KVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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