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KP56 FCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 101,241 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 22 Oct 2024 101,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,248 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi-pipe joints (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake noisy advise inspection (shoes maybe separating)

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,051 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing & cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,549 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished & cracking (flexi hose at caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 90,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working part of mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front radius arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished & cracking (flexi hose at caliper) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low 225/50 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip devise is worn/metal showing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,157 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip devise is worn/metal showing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 84,646 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,415 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 79,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,726 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,768 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,563 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,563 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,367 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,367 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,324 miles

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,824 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 FCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

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

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