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KU56 VFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,679 mi
Last recorded54,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 VFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 54,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,616 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 42,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT SEATED CORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 37,716 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,232 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 27,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 25,491 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 25,490 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,957 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 22,589 miles

nearside front tyre has cut

nearside rear tyre has cut

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,586 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 16,345 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)

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

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 VFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 VFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU56 VFF?

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What year was KU56 VFF registered?

KU56 VFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is KU56 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 VFF 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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