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KP56 VRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,142 mi
Last recorded122,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,142 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,611 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 119,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

cylinder missfire

Pass 31 May 2023 116,981 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 114,107 miles

rear axle arms bushes worn

Fail 31 May 2022 114,107 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle arms bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2021 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/back side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 108,492 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 108,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,021 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,069 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,259 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,259 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,871 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,230 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,042 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 VRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

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

Is KP56 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP56 VRZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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