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KV56 UFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,744 mi
Last recorded183,744 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 183,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 183,744 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 171,315 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,153 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 153,054 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,213 miles

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Fail 16 Oct 2014 151,213 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Offside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars

Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,548 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 148,548 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,899 miles

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

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 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

KV56 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is KV56 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 UFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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