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MF56 KTV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 KTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,137 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,018 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,320 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,261 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 4,180 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,910 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 27,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front bumper insecure

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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MF56 KTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MF56 KTV, 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 MF56 KTV registered?

MF56 KTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is MF56 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 KTV shows 16 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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