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KP56 FGE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,321 mi
Last recorded156,321 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 156,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 137,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 120,614 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 120,595 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,958 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 112,958 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (Hand brake lever pivot seized) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,592 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Jun 2018 93,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,884 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 75,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 70,049 miles

slight side play in o/s/front wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,057 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 34,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 26,748 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 FGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP56 FGE registered?

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

Is KP56 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 FGE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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