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KP56 GEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,431 mi
Last recorded85,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 GEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,431 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,331 miles

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

Front and rear sub-frame +suspension components +rear coil springs +rear shocks casing +brake calipers all above items badly rusted/corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame mounting rubber bush deteriorated/ perished

exhaust system badly corroded +rear heat shield loose /rattling

Fail 4 Oct 2024 82,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (suspect brake caliper defective) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear sub-frame +suspension components +rear coil springs +rear shocks casing +brake calipers all above items badly rusted/corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub-frame mounting rubber bush deteriorated/ perished

exhaust system badly corroded +rear heat shield loose /rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 76,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 76,098 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front rear lower excessive play also ball joint dust cover split/damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,941 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,655 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,303 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Fail 11 Nov 2016 58,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,995 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 50,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 21,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,771 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 GEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ registered?

KP56 GEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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