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KV56 HVD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 HVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 160,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,247 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,219 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 156,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 150,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake back plates

Fail 10 Jul 2023 150,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake back plates

Pass 19 Jul 2022 145,848 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Items on rear seat unable to test seatbelts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 145,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake back plates corroded

Items on rear seat unable to test seatbelts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all brake back plates corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 142,297 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 135,651 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 130,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,116 miles

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

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 99,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 94,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,616 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,027 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,662 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 66,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,773 miles

nail in neareside rear tyre in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,770 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 HVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

KV56 HVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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