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KP56 GNY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 142,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 139,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,016 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 133,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 126,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,501 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2018 100,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,531 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

undertray covers fitted.

Fail 6 Jun 2015 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,267 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 60,267 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

off side rear parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,068 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

off side rear parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,769 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2009 22,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

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 GNY 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 62.5%.

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 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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

KP56 GNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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