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KU56 SOC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 65,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,073 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,014 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,014 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,286 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 50,265 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cut

Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,265 miles

Nearside front tyre slight cut

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,038 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,989 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slight tear

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,346 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 SOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

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

Is KU56 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 SOC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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