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RV56 KAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 95,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 84,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,529 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 82,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,511 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 68,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,094 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 53,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,588 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,553 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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RV56 KAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RV56 KAX, 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 RV56 KAX registered?

RV56 KAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is RV56 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 KAX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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