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KN56 RDY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,516 mi
Last recorded52,516 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 52,516 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 52,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 51,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,306 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 50,184 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,332 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 49,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 48,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,296 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 41,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,297 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,892 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 33,074 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,404 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 RDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 RDY registered?

KN56 RDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is KN56 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 RDY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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