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KV56 HVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,613 mi
Last recorded221,613 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 221,613 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 221,535 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 221,136 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 221,118 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 216,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 216,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 210,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

bonnet struts in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2020 210,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt aliminum arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

bonnet struts in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2019 200,335 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 May 2018 189,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Park brake warning lamp illuminated even when park brake is disengaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 189,741 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Park brake warning lamp illuminated even when park brake is disengaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 176,775 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriating

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 May 2017 176,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement holding brake on and binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber deteriating

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 May 2016 163,128 miles

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

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

engine cover/undretrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 151,301 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2014 134,117 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Pass 20 May 2013 114,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multi v belt perished and cracked

uv indicators showing wiper blades require replacement

Pass 28 May 2012 96,825 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 96,825 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 75,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,055 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 HVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB registered?

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

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