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KU56 BDE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 121,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 116,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 111,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,580 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,368 miles

General under-body corrosion.

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

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

Under-body covers fitted.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Rear noise apparent when rotated?

Fail 1 Oct 2019 105,107 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Rear noise apparent when rotated?

Pass 6 Oct 2018 103,821 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear mounting detached / corroded away but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 103,811 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component insecure steering rack boot not secure to rack (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear mounting detached / corroded away but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,473 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded and broken,exhaust not fully secure.

message centre warning? brake wear?

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,420 miles

message centre(brake wear) ON

wiper blades poor smear

Fail 30 Sep 2016 98,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault came on during the test? (5.4.2)

message centre(brake wear) ON

wiper blades poor smear

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,587 miles

brake wear warning ON in message centre.

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,434 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 83,919 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,659 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,768 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 BDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KU56 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 BDE registered?

KU56 BDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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