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KN56 VXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,671 mi
Last recorded107,671 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,671 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 107,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 91,190 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,546 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 75,676 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,616 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 59,391 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 59,391 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,395 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,943 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 VXS 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 81%.

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 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN56 VXS registered?

KN56 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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