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KR56 CHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 239,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,085 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 138,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,201 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 105,091 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,606 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,690 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,543 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 58,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 52,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,432 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 4 Dec 2010 39,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,288 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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KR56 CHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KR56 CHK, 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 KR56 CHK registered?

KR56 CHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is KR56 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 CHK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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