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KP56 TXO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,094 mi
Last recorded213,094 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 213,094 miles

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

Power steering noisy in operation.

Fail 5 May 2026 213,083 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering noisy in operation.

Pass 28 May 2025 205,279 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 193,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 192,821 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper Trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not fully release (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 179,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 169,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 158,720 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 158,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 149,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 105,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre stepping on inner edge and has cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,575 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,570 miles

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

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

very slight damage in LH of windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,731 miles

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

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

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 TXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

Is KP56 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 TXO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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