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KU56 SXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,273 mi
Last recorded152,273 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 152,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 145,236 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 145,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 137,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 137,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 127,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 127,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 113,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,688 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 61,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,688 miles

front brake discs very poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,688 miles

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

front brake discs very poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fitment of nearside front brake flexi hose not correct

rear tyres inner side walls starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,284 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 42,283 miles

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

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

Front discs worn and lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,952 miles

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 17 Aug 2010 33,784 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,304 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 SXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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