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KV56 RRU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,807 mi
Last recorded169,807 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 RRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 169,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 161,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 150,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 142,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 134,344 miles

Front Both tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,094 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,067 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 113,898 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,453 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 105,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,930 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 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV56 RRU registered?

KV56 RRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KV56 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 RRU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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