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OU56 KZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 KZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 114,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 114,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,750 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 107,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 102,177 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,199 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,115 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,159 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 77,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,114 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 40,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 1,509 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 1,324 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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OU56 KZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU56 KZX, 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 OU56 KZX registered?

OU56 KZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is OU56 KZX safe to buy?

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