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KP56 VTG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,826 mi
Last recorded141,826 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 128,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 128,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 115,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,598 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,817 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,441 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 53,173 miles

front disc worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,528 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 VTG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

KP56 VTG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is KP56 VTG safe to buy?

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