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KP56 FFB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,779 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 83,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 70,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 68,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 66,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 66,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,456 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,910 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 63,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 59,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,333 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,333 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 52,498 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 52,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,116 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some comonents

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,048 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,556 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 30,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,727 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 22,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 19,204 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

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 FFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

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

Is KP56 FFB safe to buy?

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