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KP56 FBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,106 mi
Last recorded103,106 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,919 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,919 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 93,613 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,631 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2020 86,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close to cords 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever not working (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted .

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers fitted .

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,840 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 23 Oct 2015 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,054 miles

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

disabied / wheelchair seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,079 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FBZ, 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 FBZ registered?

KP56 FBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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