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KV56 EUP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 EUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 111,183 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 111,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,124 miles

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

Oil leak around engine/gearbox areas ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2017 95,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around engine/gearbox areas ()

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

engine management light on

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 3 Jan 2017 95,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak around engine/gearbox areas ()

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

engine management light on

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,721 miles

Engine Covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 85,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,820 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,200 miles

Brake Wear sensor light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,257 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 76,722 miles

SRS light on

brake pad wearing light on dash but pads ok

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, just on limit

Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,665 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

SRS light on

brake pad wearing light on dash but pads ok

Fail 7 Oct 2011 75,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning lamp on dash

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

offside rear tyre 2.5mm tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 68,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,912 miles

Offside Front 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 EUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EUP, 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 EUP registered?

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

Is KV56 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 EUP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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