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KR56 RPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,965 mi
Last recorded98,965 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 98,965 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,556 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 90,550 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,090 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,324 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 81,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,034 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 62,591 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 53,287 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall (No cord showing)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 53,287 miles

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall (No cord showing)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,938 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 45,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,323 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 RPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

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

Is KR56 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR56 RPY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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