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KV56 ESF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 65,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,777 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,145 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 54,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 52,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,470 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,415 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,268 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,757 miles

Nearside front tyre wall damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre wall damaged.

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 ESF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ESF, 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 KV56 ESF?

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What year was KV56 ESF registered?

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

Is KV56 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 ESF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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