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KV56 EPN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,562 mi
Last recorded137,562 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,562 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 137,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,771 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 123,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TOP AND BOTTOM DROP LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 112,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,900 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped ( various areas )

Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,987 miles

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

small stone chip in zone A

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,824 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,286 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,168 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,834 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,440 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,416 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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KV56 EPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KV56 EPN, 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

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What year was KV56 EPN registered?

KV56 EPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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