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KP56 LBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,785 mi
Last recorded56,785 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 56,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 56,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,114 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,223 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 54,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,885 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,969 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,430 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,926 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 46,926 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,345 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outter edges

offside rear tyre wearing in middle

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside blinker/repeater condensated

nearside front tyre has curb/sidewall damage

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres balding on edges

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

KP56 LBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KP56 LBZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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