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OV56 KKF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,369 mi
Last recorded143,369 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 143,369 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 143,369 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 139,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 136,473 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 136,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,805 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,550 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,283 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,842 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,445 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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OV56 KKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OV56 KKF, 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 OV56 KKF registered?

OV56 KKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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