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KU56 OCO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,118 mi
Last recorded152,118 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 152,118 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,502 miles

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Fail 13 Dec 2021 149,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,000 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 144,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 138,722 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slightly corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,962 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,121 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,707 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 118,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,844 miles

both front brake discs slighty lipped

both front main wishbone arm bushes slight play and slighty perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,585 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Front brake discs lipped to edge/worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake calliper mounting bolt incorrect but calliper still secure

Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,585 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Front brake discs lipped to edge/worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake calliper mounting bolt incorrect but calliper still secure

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,373 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres 3mm of tread

Fail 15 Nov 2012 89,217 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,591 miles

off side rear caliper bolt is the wrong type. [caliper still secure]

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,551 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 OCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

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

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