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KP56 TWN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

plastic floor covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2024 127,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

plastic floor covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,047 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 109,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 103,535 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 103,530 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers pretensionr rear right left front windo squibs (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,277 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,463 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 14 Oct 2015 62,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake performance not tested

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 50,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,178 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,884 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,649 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,525 miles

front brake pads low

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 TWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TWN, 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 TWN registered?

KP56 TWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for KP56 TWN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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