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KP56 FDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,895 mi
Last recorded146,895 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 146,895 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2021 146,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2021 146,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 140,851 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 140,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check n/s/f bearing due to brake bind

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,913 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

unable to check n/s/f bearing due to brake bind

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,557 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

slight stiffness in rotation at nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,961 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,237 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edge wear

slight play both rear anit-roll bar bushes

slight play o/s/f steering tie-rod

Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,132 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer rdges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,583 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)

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 FDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

KP56 FDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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