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KP56 TWK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 96,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 94,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,346 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 74,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre outer wall cut

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,334 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,921 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 22,058 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 21,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP56 TWK registered?

KP56 TWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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