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KN56 ULV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,814 mi
Last recorded114,814 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 114,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 111,566 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,209 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,986 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 76,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,031 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,514 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,010 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 54,999 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,134 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,750 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,105 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 ULV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV registered?

KN56 ULV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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