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KR56 VNP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

157,422 mi
Last recorded157,422 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 157,422 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 157,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 149,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,420 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 87,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,598 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 84,577 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,126 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,390 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,852 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 71,847 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 63,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,995 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,801 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 53,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 45,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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 22 Nov 2013 21,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothside front tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,940 miles

all four tyres have small cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,410 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 14,843 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 VNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

KR56 VNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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