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KV56 ONM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,240 mi
Last recorded188,240 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 188,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Nov 2017 175,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and underbody covers fitted making inspection difficult

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Nov 2017 175,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

engine and underbody covers fitted making inspection difficult

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2016 165,762 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

nearside front upper screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 27 Oct 2016 165,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

nearside front upper screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 6 Oct 2016 165,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

advise n/s/f tyre worn more on edges ( inside edge worst )

Pass 8 Oct 2015 155,203 miles

Advise large crack through zone 'B' but not affecting drivers view to road

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,710 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 123,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

inner front brake pads appear thin

o/s/front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,722 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,351 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 71,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,776 miles

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

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

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 ONM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

KV56 ONM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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