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KP56 ETJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,665 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 107,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,891 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,669 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 91,868 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,806 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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 80,266 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 80,266 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,472 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,944 miles

front discs rusty and pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 51,944 miles

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

front discs rusty and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,334 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 ETJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KP56 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

Is KP56 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 ETJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP56 ETJ have outstanding finance?

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