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KP56 HDA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,195 mi
Last recorded42,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 HDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 42,195 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning couple of delayed bulbs / flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 41,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre contacting arch liner (liner insecure)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel flap stiff

Fail 26 Nov 2024 41,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre contacting arch liner (liner insecure)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel flap stiff

washer fluid low warning

Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,030 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 41,019 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 40,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,430 miles

front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 38,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,066 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,886 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,216 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 HDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

KP56 HDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KP56 HDA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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