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KN56 RXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 RXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,833 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,832 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,126 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,322 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,132 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 51,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 36,634 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 RXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

KN56 RXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is KN56 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 RXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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