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KR56 VOC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,934 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 109,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 104,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 98,705 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,317 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 93,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion present on rear coil springs

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 75,863 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,746 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,152 miles

Rear coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,924 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,448 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2012 31,447 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,138 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,262 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 19,258 miles

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

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 VOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

KR56 VOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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