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KU56 SXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,469 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,967 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 88,967 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,041 miles

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

Offside Front tyre driving on flat and outer edge worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre driving on flat and outer edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,960 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 75,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,699 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,501 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge unevenly worn

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 SXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

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