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KR56 DVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 DVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,697 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,251 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear shocker casings

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

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

Plastic engine covers, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 89,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front both sides D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox oil leak

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

Plastic engine covers, under trays and over sills fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2019 81,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front brake discs

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,441 miles

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil seepage from gearbox

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,441 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil seepage from gearbox

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,659 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 69,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under body trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 62,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insicure (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,527 miles

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

Plastic under trays and over sills fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,419 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 36,901 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 35,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

corrosion on exhaust sections

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,491 miles

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

both rear tyres worn near wear bands

corrosion on brake pipes at rear

corrosion on exhaust sections

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,440 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting brackets starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,139 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 DVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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