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KR56 HUY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,837 mi
Last recorded147,837 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,837 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 147,619 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust muffler internal slight rattle present

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 139,020 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,824 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear uneven brake pad wear when compared to nearside rear

Fail 21 Aug 2019 114,239 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak near exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel hose/pipe to fuel filter above exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear uneven brake pad wear when compared to nearside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,320 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 107,320 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,442 miles

Fuel flexi hose that joins to fuel filter is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspected high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2016 98,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2015 88,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,121 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,501 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,038 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,310 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 HUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

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

Is KR56 HUY safe to buy?

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