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KU56 NLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,734 mi
Last recorded167,734 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 167,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 167,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 163,354 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 163,329 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 158,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 152,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake & fuel pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2022 152,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Under tray/covers fitted obscuring view of brake & fuel pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2021 145,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,757 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both very slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,247 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,688 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 72,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 56,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

childseat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 30,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise front brake check suspect n/sf brake pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 18,021 miles

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

NSF tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,872 miles

o/s/front outer wall damage

Fail 2 Sep 2010 16,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front outer wall damage

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,638 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 NLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

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

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