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KU56 OCL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake wear indicator on

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,611 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 54,667 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,674 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,849 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 OCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

KU56 OCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is KU56 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 OCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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