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KP56 HBG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,595 mi
Last recorded92,595 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 88,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,288 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 69,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,482 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,156 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,715 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,334 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 45,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,743 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil misting around transmission

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 HBG 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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

KP56 HBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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