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KU56 XWD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 XWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (Soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 96,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,226 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,545 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,449 miles

nearside front tyre worn omn outeredge

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,692 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 24,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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 XWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

KU56 XWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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