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KN56 ULG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 165,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 164,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hoses cracking /perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower rear ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,042 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 162,030 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 161,513 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 161,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,044 miles

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

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 19 Oct 2015 157,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 154,903 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 136,495 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2012 114,466 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 114,466 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,611 miles

Front number plate cracked

leak from gearbox plug

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,103 miles

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

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 ULG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

KN56 ULG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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