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KP56 NMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,933 mi
Last recorded124,933 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 124,933 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,933 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 120,999 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,568 miles

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

emissions test attempted but too low to register,

Fail 2 Nov 2023 117,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions test attempted but too low to register,

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,589 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 113,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,159 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Oct 2021 109,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 104,029 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 103,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,340 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,442 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 91,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,961 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 77,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,367 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 63,367 miles

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

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

advise handbrake

advise offside front brake disc

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,569 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,343 miles

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

advise nearside & offside rear tyres

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 NMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

KP56 NMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is KP56 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 NMX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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