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ML56 KXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 KXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen smear marks

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank leading into flexi brake hose near rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank leading into offside rear flexi brake hose connecting in rear offside caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side less effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen smear marks

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2018 86,361 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear brake hose flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside and offside flexi brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,452 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,971 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,118 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,118 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 24 Mar 2012 47,277 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,505 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit (second hand tyre)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 36,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,230 miles

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

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

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 KXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ML56 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

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

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