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KP56 FCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,538 mi
Last recorded131,538 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 131,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 25 Aug 2026 131,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 123,592 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 123,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 90,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,768 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,753 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 77,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 72,843 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 72,842 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,946 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,303 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Camber arm balljoint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,505 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/R Tyre is worn on inner sidewall

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,742 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 FCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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