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MF56 KXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,749 mi
Last recorded91,749 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 91,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 12 May 2025 91,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 May 2024 89,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 86,742 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 84,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2022 84,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 81,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 78,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 75,969 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges.

Fail 14 May 2019 75,969 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges.

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 72,970 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges.

Pass 15 May 2017 70,403 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,475 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 63,496 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2014 58,001 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,696 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,809 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,766 miles

imbalance on front brakes

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 KXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KXV, 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 MF56 KXV registered?

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

Is MF56 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 KXV 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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