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KN56 ULE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,726 mi
Last recorded174,726 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ULE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,726 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 174,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 168,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 162,257 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 162,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 159,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 158,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 156,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 150,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 137,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn close on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2014 137,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn close on outer edge

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,722 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,913 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,365 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,103 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)

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 ULE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

KN56 ULE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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