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KP56 FFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 96,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,476 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,340 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 90,340 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 88,691 miles

engine oil leak pan covered with but not dripping

Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (OSF, NSF) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (OSR, NSR) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 73,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 67,304 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,291 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,154 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of parts

under cover fitted obscuring view of parts

Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,454 miles

Dent N/S/F inner wheel rim

Front brake discs lipped

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge (strong advise)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,780 miles

Very SLIGHT play o/s/f wheel bearing

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 40,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Very SLIGHT play o/s/f wheel bearing

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,828 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped.

NSF tyre wearing on the outer edge.

OSF cut in the sidewall. No chords exposed.

OSF tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm. Very worn on the edges.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,761 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 FFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

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

Is KP56 FFA safe to buy?

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