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KR56 GVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

210,935 mi
Last recorded210,935 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 GVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 210,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 205,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 197,381 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 197,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 184,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 166,947 miles

Brake performance target only just met 51% advised to have the brakes checked/repaired

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 144,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,247 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2011 50,244 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,284 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,426 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 GVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

KR56 GVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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