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KU56 VEK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 VEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 164,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 157,210 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 147,557 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 143,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2018 140,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,373 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight rear light interaction

Pass 5 May 2016 132,452 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front trailing arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 132,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front trailing arm bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear anti roll bar D bushes have play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,536 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left at time of test (1.6mm limit).

Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,536 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left at time of test (1.6mm limit).

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,707 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread on inner and outer edges not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f lower ball joint worn not to x/s at time of test.(rear bent arm).

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,263 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

front tyres 225/45/r17.conti

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.(n/s/r 233kgf o/s/r 161kgf)

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

rear tyres 245/40/r17.conti

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,907 miles

adjust tracking (tyre wear).

n/s/f tyre getting low tread on outside edge not below limits at time of test.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,907 miles

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

adjust tracking (tyre wear).

n/s/f tyre getting low tread on outside edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,110 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 VEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

KU56 VEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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