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KP56 LBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,616 mi
Last recorded84,616 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,616 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,510 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 78,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,060 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Nearside door mirror glass is adrift

engine management light is on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,060 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm broken (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has worn bald on inner tread

Nearside door mirror glass is adrift

engine management light is on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 27,145 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,923 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 LBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO registered?

KP56 LBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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