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KU56 ODE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 59,280 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,142 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 39,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 27,735 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,251 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,115 miles

advise covers under bonnet and under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and tread splitting and perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 20,179 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 17,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 17,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 13,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 7,740 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 ODE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

KU56 ODE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is KU56 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 ODE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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