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KU56 NZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 NZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 137,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 137,710 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 132,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 132,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BURST IN CENTRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 130,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 128,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 128,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,361 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack worn

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,604 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower steel arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both. Front "D" mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox to front pipe bracket burst and incomplete.Not insecure.

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower steel arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,927 miles

Both rear brake flexi hoses splitting and perishing.

Pinhole blow at exhaust centre section.(oe)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust mounting bracket burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust mounting bracket burst and incomplete. (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43%. Max 25%. Nearside slow to respond. (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake flexi hoses splitting and perishing.

Pinhole blow at exhaust centre section.(oe)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,455 miles

both rear brake slightly binding

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,898 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,271 miles

corrosion setting into both front to rear brake pipes at tank area

corrosion setting into rear brake discs

o/s/f lower front control arm worn slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2014 100,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion setting into both front to rear brake pipes at tank area

corrosion setting into rear brake discs

o/s/f lower front control arm worn slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 48,669 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,671 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)

cut on off side front tyre outer sidewall no cord exposed

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 NZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

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

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