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PK56 KHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,555 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2026 71,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Wing mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded - reduced light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,960 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

front suspension creaking

Fail 6 May 2025 70,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2024 68,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 56,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 43,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 38,538 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 34,611 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 33,606 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 32,760 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 30,992 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 29,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 27,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 26,351 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,748 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 21,177 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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PK56 KHO 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 PK56 KHO, 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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PK56 KHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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