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KR56 RMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 140,306 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,686 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 133,609 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 130,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm not fitted with correct locking nut

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing inner bush (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 123,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,344 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light stays illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,844 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight exhaust leak from front pipe.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,267 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre at legal limits. 2. Offside front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,017 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs surface rust

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 RMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

KR56 RMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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