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MF56 KXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,119 mi
Last recorded120,119 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 KXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,119 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 111,366 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,612 miles

General corrosion

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake disc corroding

Offside Rear Brake hose starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Sight play in n/s front torque strut ball joint

Slight play in n/s front cross strut ball joint

Slight play in o/s front torque strut ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,753 miles

Slight play in n/s front torque strut ball joint

Slight play in o/s front torque strut ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2019 84,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,915 miles

Both front cross strut bushes deteriorating

Slight play in o/s front torque strut ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,609 miles

child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seats fitted to rear seat belts

Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,337 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 73,733 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R adult belt. Seat belt not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,343 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 22,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,106 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged/split

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front tyre balding on edge

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,106 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged/split

nearside front tyre balding on edge

offside front tyre cracked

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 KXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF56 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

MF56 KXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is MF56 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 KXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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