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KP56 CXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 CXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 141,108 miles

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear jacking point pad missing

Fail 16 Dec 2021 141,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

headlight beam images poor

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear jacking point pad missing

various body/bumper damage

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,094 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear jacking point pad missing

outer wall of nearside front tyre is damaged

play in nearside front wheel bearing

various body/bumper damage

Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,031 miles

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

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear jacking point pad missing

outer wall of nearside front tyre is damaged

play in nearside front wheel bearing

various body/bumper damage

Pass 7 Dec 2019 123,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

nearside front anti roll bar drop link upper boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 103,363 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 103,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 99,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 93,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake performance just pass ,17%

Pass 10 Dec 2014 87,181 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,618 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,613 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,776 miles

both rear indicator slightly discoloured

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,788 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit and nearside has slight sidewall damage

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,529 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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KP56 CXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP56 CXX, 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 KP56 CXX registered?

KP56 CXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is KP56 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 CXX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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