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KN56 KVW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020
Fail 27 Nov 2020

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,513 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,056 miles

Front o/s & n/s worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,227 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,926 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 KVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

KN56 KVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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