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KP56 FKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 102,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE - 2.0mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 88,742 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 73,731 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 73,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 46,000 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 38,184 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 38,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension lower rear arm bush starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Feb 2021 37,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 11 May 2017 33,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 32,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,873 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,039 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 28,633 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,115 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 18,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

KP56 FKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is KP56 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 FKU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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