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KU56 SKK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,355 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts effected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 101,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts effected (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,165 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 96,638 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub to strut leg bolt hanging out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,108 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 74,130 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver switch (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver switch (8.2.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,981 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,511 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,168 miles

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

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 SKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SKK, 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 SKK registered?

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

Is KU56 SKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 SKK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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