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KP56 VSA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

210,009 mi
Last recorded210,009 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 210,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 203,765 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 203,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 182,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 167,501 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,338 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 124,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,578 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 82,578 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,447 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,451 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,453 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 36,695 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,695 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 VSA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

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

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