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KP56 LEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,897 mi
Last recorded72,897 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,897 miles

Nearside door mirror poorly repaired

Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,897 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror poorly repaired

Pass 13 Jan 2020 70,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,126 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,507 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,056 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 61,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,192 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 58,546 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,269 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 57,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

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

Is KP56 LEJ safe to buy?

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