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KP56 TXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,085 mi
Last recorded178,085 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 178,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 178,029 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint wishbone (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 161,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 160,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 150,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 141,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

reversing lamp warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 141,124 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake warning lamp staying on

reversing lamp warning lamp on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,402 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)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 134,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 122,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,515 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 101,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,491 miles

o/s rear tyre worn close to makers wear bars

Pass 13 Nov 2009 60,453 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

KP56 TXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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