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KV56 UEA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 113,306 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 109,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 105,340 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,916 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 95,754 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 95,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,401 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,790 miles

Front Both fog lamps not working

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2018 74,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Both fog lamps not working

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,124 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 62,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,060 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,242 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2015 46,240 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing inspection of adult belt

front brake pads 2/3 worn

rear brake pads worn unevenly, lower on o/s

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 35,594 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 35,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,668 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 23,303 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 UEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

KV56 UEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KV56 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UEA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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