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KP56 NKW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,572 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2022 106,103 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 106,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Lower back arm excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test wing mirror damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 102,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,107 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,578 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,240 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split and slightly perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,757 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,541 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,957 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel damaged inside rim

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,567 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 NKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

KP56 NKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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