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KP56 ETZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,005 mi
Last recorded132,005 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 132,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,464 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 113,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 112,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 108,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 87,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,927 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,861 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KP56 ETZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

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

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