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ND56 KXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 128,996 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2019 128,996 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre inner edge

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,628 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 103,598 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 103,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 91,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,132 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,548 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,708 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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ND56 KXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ND56 KXB, 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 ND56 KXB registered?

ND56 KXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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