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KV56 ERY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,194 mi
Last recorded134,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,194 miles

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

o/s/f lower front suspension arm ball joint has slight play (Pin pointing down

Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,963 miles

both front wheel bearings have some play

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

exhaust centre box has slight blow

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,458 miles

n/s/f tyre has some damage to inner to inner bead

rear anti roll "D" bushes have some play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,576 miles

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3.5mm

Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3.5mm

Pass 15 Jan 2018 102,995 miles

Offside Front Lower pin up outer joint has play

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,495 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (rear arm pin up) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,297 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,322 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,610 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,561 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 ERY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

KV56 ERY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KV56 ERY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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