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KR56 HXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,070 mi
Last recorded175,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2025 175,070 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view POSSIBALE TO FURTHER DAMAGE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 170,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 16 Dec 2022 158,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,591 miles

damage to lower windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,803 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 39,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,390 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 27,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,989 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 HXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

KR56 HXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is KR56 HXL safe to buy?

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