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KN56 KWA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,919 mi
Last recorded43,919 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 43,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 41,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 40,118 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 40,118 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 38,070 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,239 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 36,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,848 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,289 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,214 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 20,214 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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 KWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

KN56 KWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is KN56 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 KWA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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