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OV56 KNS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,718 mi
Last recorded192,718 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 192,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 19 Nov 2024 191,600 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on both sills+ underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2024 191,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on both sills+ underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2023 190,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to both sills

Fail 23 Nov 2023 190,688 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 17 Nov 2022 188,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2021 183,319 miles

All suspension components front & rear corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front, off side front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2021 183,316 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components front & rear corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front, off side front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 178,231 miles

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

all underneath cover fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 170,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 167,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 165,843 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 161,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,995 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 153,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 148,694 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 140,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 137,041 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 137,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 113,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,343 miles

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

Offside 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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OV56 KNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

OV56 KNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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