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KU56 BHP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 149,679 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 149,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 146,014 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 145,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,818 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 121,401 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES SOON REQ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,532 miles

ALL 4 TYRES APPROX 3MM

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,076 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,765 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,135 miles

engine cover \ undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,365 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 101,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 97,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,863 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 87,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,629 miles

both rear tyres approx 2\3 mill

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,444 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 BHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

KU56 BHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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