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KU56 BCF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 146,108 miles

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 145,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of front hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 145,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of front hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 137,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 137,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,413 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 108,879 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,199 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,143 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,719 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,227 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 9 Sep 2009 45,796 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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KU56 BCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU56 BCF, 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 KU56 BCF registered?

KU56 BCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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