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KU56 BUW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 BUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 56,920 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 56,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,286 miles

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 24 Jun 2024 44,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,533 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Large band of rust on inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 39,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 37,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyer perishing and cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket rusted off rear pipe

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

exhaust bracket rusted off exhaust

Fail 5 Apr 2017 32,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket rusted off exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,801 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,823 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged on outside wall

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,360 miles

n/s front tyre slightly damaged on outside wall

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,410 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 BUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

KU56 BUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KU56 BUW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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