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KU56 OCW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,232 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,232 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,264 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,064 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 78,064 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 62,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,793 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 55,786 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 48,678 miles

brake pad warning light showing on dashboard.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,224 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 OCW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

Is KU56 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 OCW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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