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KV56 ETE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 116,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 109,558 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes cracking and have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,373 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,222 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,960 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 11 Dec 2020 84,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,643 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,740 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,424 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,424 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,557 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm of remaining tread

Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm of remaining tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,803 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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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KV56 ETE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ETE, 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 KV56 ETE registered?

KV56 ETE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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