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KR56 DVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,112 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 57,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 52,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend brake check/wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust hanger corroded/detached

n/s/f tyre wearing edges of tyre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing down edges of tyre tread perishing cracking

slight perishing of n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2025 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend brake check/wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust hanger corroded/detached

n/s/f tyre wearing edges of tyre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing down edges of tyre tread perishing cracking

slight perishing of n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2024 48,986 miles

some corrosion of o/s/r suspension coil spring

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,664 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread/tyre perishing cracking (borderline pass)

under-trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 40,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,054 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,209 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,985 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,739 miles

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 14 Mar 2011 13,029 miles

Chip in screen but not in Zone A

Front number plate cracked but not likely missread

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,701 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 DVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

KR56 DVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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