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KU56 OGB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,007 mi
Last recorded84,007 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 84,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 79,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 68,911 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 68,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,657 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both front (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 55,968 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 55,967 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,850 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,709 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 37,869 miles

o/s/front tyre has cracks on inside wall, only apparent when weight on vehicle,cords not yet visible.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,659 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 OGB 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 78.9%.

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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

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

Is KU56 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 OGB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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