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KU56 SSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 118,412 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,150 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,148 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 116,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 110,122 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,038 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,045 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,764 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,303 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 54,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,810 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 27,810 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 SSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

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

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