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KP56 LCO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,476 mi
Last recorded63,476 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 63,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 63,476 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,228 miles

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

Offside washer jet semi-blocked

Fail 20 Nov 2024 59,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside washer jet semi-blocked

Pass 2 May 2023 56,174 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 54,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 51,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 48,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 45,634 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 41,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,099 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,292 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 25,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,657 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,752 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,004 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 LCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

KP56 LCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for KP56 LCO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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