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2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,582 mi
Last recorded161,582 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 133,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 133,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 121,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspect diesel / oil leak due to smell in cabin

suspect turbo boost pipe leak / deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 121,619 miles

Offside rear brake binding park brake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall damage

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspect diesel / oil leak due to smell in cabin

suspect turbo boost pipe leak / deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

minor chips at windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2015 116,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 116,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge ( 225/45x17)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,343 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 105,757 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 105,757 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 89,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,006 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 EUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EUR, 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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KP56 EUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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