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LR56 KNK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,078 mi
Last recorded157,078 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 KNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,078 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 157,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 146,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 141,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,109 miles

N/S MIRROR BODY ADRIFT - STILL SECURE

O/S/F WING / BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE

PLASTIC UNDER COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 13 Oct 2016 129,109 miles

Direction indicators not working O/S/F (1.4.A.2c)

Obligatory mirror insecure O/S MIRROR BODY LOOSE (8.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F LOWER ARM - REAR OF 2 (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R - 225 50 16 92W (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT SPLIT - 22" X 2 SPECIAL FITMENT (8.2.2)

N/S MIRROR BODY ADRIFT - STILL SECURE

O/S/F WING / BUMPER ACCIDENT DAMAGE

O/S/R TYRE ON 2MM CLOSE TO LIMIT - 225 50 16 92W

PLASTIC UNDER COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Aug 2015 112,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 97,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,359 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 81,353 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 63,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,566 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,508 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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LR56 KNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR56 KNK, 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 LR56 KNK registered?

LR56 KNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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