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KV56 HVA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,418 mi
Last recorded80,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,418 miles

Front and front to rear brake pipes mostly covered from inspection

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,417 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and front to rear brake pipes mostly covered front inspection

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Feb 2025 75,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres measured at 3mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,660 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 53,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear tread approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,262 miles

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Off side rear tyre wearing Approx 4mm tread

Pass 15 Feb 2021 45,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Trims covering testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2020 43,979 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted cross floor, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,827 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 42,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,392 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 HVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

KV56 HVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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