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KV56 HVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,868 mi
Last recorded118,868 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,868 miles

Bot rear tyres 3mm tread depth in centre

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,196 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,054 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,242 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corrodeing at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,321 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST 2 to 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near wear bars 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,523 miles

both front discs corroded inner face

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating corroded inner face (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs corroded inner face

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,331 miles

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Rear tyres worn to limit

Transverse rear brake pipe has localised corrosion. Unable to view all brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2013 53,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 40,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,724 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 35,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

KV56 HVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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