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KN56 NCC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,207 mi
Last recorded178,207 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 178,207 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2020 178,207 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 176,693 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub- frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable touching the exhaust shield (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 176,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around the rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub- frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable touching the exhaust shield (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 175,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle and around it (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 175,279 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven offside recording low (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside recording low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle and around it (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 158,674 miles

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

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

underside covers obscuring some compnents

Fail 22 May 2017 158,674 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported gearbox bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid misses screen (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

underside covers obscuring some compnents

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 118,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,112 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,705 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,702 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

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 NCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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