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KU56 NZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,580 mi
Last recorded209,580 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 209,580 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 199,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 187,715 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 178,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 174,053 miles

all tyres are wearing smooth on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2020 174,053 miles

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

all tyres are wearing smooth on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2019 163,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,683 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 140,328 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,674 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,593 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E.M.L. ON

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,223 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 123,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,237 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,137 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,944 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

both rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,380 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,633 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Fail 29 Aug 2009 29,633 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

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

Is KU56 NZH safe to buy?

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