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KP56 WNA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,965 mi
Last recorded198,965 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 WNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 198,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides used discs fitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened used arm replaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded used coil spring fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 198,692 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both nearside and offside 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working fog lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake lines near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both nearside and offside 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 180,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 180,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 179,729 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

Fail 3 Dec 2019 179,728 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

Pass 1 Dec 2018 164,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 16 segments inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front door checkstrap insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Fixing missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 164,149 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair - outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 of 16 segments inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front door checkstrap insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexible hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Fixing missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 152,147 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 17 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have a negligible damping effect

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 152,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 17 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear shock absorbers have a negligible damping effect

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded away

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 131,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,777 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 17 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexible joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on outer sidewall - not readching cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair - outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3 of 17 segments inoperative (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flexible joint (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts on outer sidewall - not readching cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 94,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,472 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 89,471 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front 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 15 Oct 2011 71,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 71,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,466 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 WNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WNA, 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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KP56 WNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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