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KR56 HUU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 97,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 91,907 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 83,719 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 83,719 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,316 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 69,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear boll joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 68,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 64,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 63,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,003 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 62,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 55,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 46,543 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,096 miles

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

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 HUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR56 HUU registered?

KR56 HUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

Is KR56 HUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 HUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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