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KV56 EUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 137,284 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 137,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 132,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks are worn (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 132,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks are worn (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 121,319 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 121,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 115,191 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 115,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush inner bush and ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,580 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear of the two inner bush perished n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,411 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,918 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,575 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 91,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,068 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,263 miles

f/n/s tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,919 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 EUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

KV56 EUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is KV56 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 EUC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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