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KU56 OFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 112,462 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 112,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,923 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,546 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 80,443 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,812 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall ,deep but no cords showing.

shields under car not allowing full inspection of components.

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall ,deep but no cords showing.

shields under car not allowing full inspection of components.

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,038 miles

O/S/F tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,721 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,553 miles

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

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

n/s/r road spring catching rear arm

Pass 29 Aug 2009 24,956 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 OFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OFZ, 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 OFZ registered?

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

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