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KU56 OAW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,459 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 138,413 miles

Nearside Front wheel has very slight play top and bottom

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

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 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))

Offside side repeater lens cracked

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint front arm ,bush split ,movement in bush

Nearside Rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear brakes slight binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 7 Sep 2017 125,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint play in rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint play in rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint front arm ,bush split ,movement in bush

Nearside Rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear brakes slight binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,331 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 114,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 108,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,158 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

nearside front fog light damaged & inoperative

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear fog light inoperative

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,206 miles

nearside rear fog light out

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,968 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,740 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 OAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

KU56 OAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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