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KR56 XFO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,643 mi
Last recorded192,643 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 192,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 192,643 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 177,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 177,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 169,449 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 169,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring components underside.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also disc with look of over heater before. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush and ball join slightly play or some movement but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also disc with look of over heater before. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Drive shaft corroded.

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both (OSR & NSR). (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 147,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both D-Shafts corroded

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,412 miles

OSF jacking block missing

Rear centre seatbelt buckle missing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 127,401 miles

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

OSF jacking block missing

OSR tyre scrubbed nearly to cords on inner edge

Rear centre seatbelt buckle missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,768 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 81,789 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,257 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 XFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

KR56 XFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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