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KP56 HCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,528 mi
Last recorded119,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 119,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 119,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 94,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,875 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 87,875 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,353 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2020 82,312 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,106 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,018 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,114 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 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

KP56 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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