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KN56 PXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,920 mi
Last recorded109,920 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 109,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 105,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 105,042 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 105,032 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,040 miles

both front lower bolt joint slightly worn/play

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 83,793 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,674 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,085 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended some bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended some bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 76,886 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 76,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape tyre/wheel (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front headlamp level switch broken (in drivers side wheel arch)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,950 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,369 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,515 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 PXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

KN56 PXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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