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KP56 VNY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,111 mi
Last recorded71,111 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 VNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,926 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,344 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 59,344 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd lamp nor working / shown on dash (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 57,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 57,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 56,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit highly advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit highly advise to replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 55,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,466 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 51,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,680 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,680 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 47,558 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 46,063 miles

Bothside front brake discs worn but not serious weaken.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,985 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,815 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 VNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

KP56 VNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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