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KU56 ODS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 103,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Dec 2025 103,031 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,439 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,251 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,220 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,193 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,453 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,401 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,768 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 53,768 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,960 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 ODS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

KU56 ODS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is KU56 ODS safe to buy?

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