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KV56 UEP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 UEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 192,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 192,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear

Offside Rear Tyre has wear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 114,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear

Offside Rear Tyre has wear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,531 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 90,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 70,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 63,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 52,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,518 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 2 Oct 2010 44,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,140 miles

Both Front tyres nearing legal limit on outer edge (Possibly requires wheel alignment check)

Rear engine undertray damaged

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Slight brake judder from front brakes (Discs Ribbed + Lipped)

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 UEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

KV56 UEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is KV56 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UEP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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