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KN56 RFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,367 mi
Last recorded81,367 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 81,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 73,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,619 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

offside front windscreen washer jet blocked

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre cut outer sidewall

offside front windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Oct 2018 66,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 66,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,736 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear exhaust brackets broken

offside windscreen washer blocked

Fail 6 Oct 2017 62,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear exhaust brackets broken

offside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,903 miles

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

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

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

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

slight shudder in front brakes

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

slight shudder in front brakes

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,320 miles

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Oct 2015 55,320 miles

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

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,989 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken,system still supported

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,590 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust mount missing (system still secure)

slight shudder in nearside front brake

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,926 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing slightly low

front to rear brake pipes starting corrode

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight shudder in nearside front brake

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,762 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 RFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RFK, 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 RFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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