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KR56 GVY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,915 mi
Last recorded172,915 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 GVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 172,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 266,190 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 248,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 248,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,149 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 128,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 196,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f alloy wheel slightly buckled

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,725 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 43,938 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 GVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

KR56 GVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is KR56 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 GVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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