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RV56 KBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,950 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2020 107,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front washer jet not spraying, but still efficient enough to clean windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,739 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,623 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front washer jet not spraying efficiently but still enough to clean windscreen

engine covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,360 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,306 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall off tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall off tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,461 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2016 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,486 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 33,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,421 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,979 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,241 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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RV56 KBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ registered?

RV56 KBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for RV56 KBJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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