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KP56 LNT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 79,710 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged and inner edge of tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,661 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged and inner edge of tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2024 76,929 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 76,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,529 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal/lateral corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated run flat damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal/lateral corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated run flat damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,229 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank. coming from nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,897 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,400 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,692 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercover

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle section exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,312 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL CUTS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,584 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)

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 LNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LNT, 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 LNT registered?

KP56 LNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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