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KU56 OCX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,830 mi
Last recorded157,830 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 157,830 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 157,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 155,089 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 155,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 149,605 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 149,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 145,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 145,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 139,564 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,416 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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,577 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 116,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 100,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2012 100,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,159 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,374 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,658 miles

front tyres slightly feathered

service due

srs light on

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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 OCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

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