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KP56 TVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,203 mi
Last recorded178,203 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 178,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 178,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 170,804 miles

both front link boots deteriroating

both front rear ball joints slight play

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2022 168,851 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nsf (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both front bottom rear ball joints play

both front link rod ball joint boots deteriroating

engine covers fitted

light play in both front wheel bearings

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2022 168,851 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nsf (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front bottom rear ball joints play

both front link rod ball joint boots deteriroating

engine covers fitted

light play in both front wheel bearings

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,059 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine , under and sill cvoers fitted

front brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nsf lower rear ball joint

Fail 27 Oct 2021 162,054 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect os (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine , under and sill cvoers fitted

front brake pipes corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in nsf lower rear ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,349 miles

frotn brake discs wearing and pads low

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Oct 2020 159,349 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns and os front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

frotn brake discs wearing and pads low

oil leak

osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2019 154,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 153,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog lamp is on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes under front wings starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front and rear under trays loose

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 147,198 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 147,198 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,578 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 129,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 129,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,693 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine undertrays fitted

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,787 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 114,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's slightly scored

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,493 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

object on windscreen partly in outside zone A area,though not directly in drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,214 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 TVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVX, 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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KP56 TVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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