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ML56 KXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,082 mi
Last recorded189,082 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 189,082 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 189,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 188,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Full underbody shields fitted, unable to view central brake pipes along floor

Nearside Rear Fog light inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2016 183,118 miles

EML illuminated

Service message, "overdue"

Fail 3 Dec 2016 38,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge badly worn down (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipes showing corrosion

EML illuminated

Service message, "overdue"

Pass 5 Dec 2015 176,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front washer jet faulty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 172,059 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 172,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 163,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 163,766 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 152,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 142,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 117,733 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,265 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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ML56 KXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ML56 KXG, 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 ML56 KXG registered?

ML56 KXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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