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KU56 SKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,209 mi
Last recorded186,209 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 186,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 159,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 140,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,578 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 132,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 128,425 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,729 miles

Auxillary drive belt slightly perished

N/S/F front arch liner missing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,526 miles

N/S/F Tyre inner edge close to 1.6mm.

O/S/F Tyre inner edge bald.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,058 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,696 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,032 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 SKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

KU56 SKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KU56 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 SKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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