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KP56 FLG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 103,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tinted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,256 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 102,254 miles

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,285 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,697 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,125 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,051 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 66,044 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,887 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 55,348 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,265 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 42,327 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 31,465 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 FLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

KP56 FLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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