MOT Status
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221,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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) ()
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
brake pedal rubber wearing on edge
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
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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