MERCEDES-BENZ C KU56VFD has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 143,174 miles 3 days ago on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 11:40.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 8th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

KU56VFD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH MAY 2027143,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH MAY 2026143,173 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH JUNE 20259TH JUNE 2026143,051 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JUNE 2025143,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 20248TH JUNE 2025139,777 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED9TH JUNE 20238TH JUNE 2024138,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Poor
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JUNE 20227TH JUNE 2023136,508 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 20217TH JUNE 2022131,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20207TH JUNE 2021127,820 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Near Side And Offside Front To Rear Showing Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Damage To Headlamp, But Secure When Bonnet Closed
FAILED8TH JUNE 2020127,820 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High Both Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Near Side And Offside Front To Rear Showing Signs Of Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Damage To Headlamp, But Secure When Bonnet Closed
PASSED10TH APRIL 20199TH OCTOBER 2020121,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201826TH AUGUST 2019119,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Wall Small Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED13TH AUGUST 2018119,631 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Does Not Emit A Steady Red Light Emit White Light Due To Broken Lens Cover (4.5.4 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Wall Small Cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 201726TH AUGUST 2018114,140 MI
FAILED26TH JULY 2017114,025 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bearing (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Missing (7.2.4c)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201626TH AUGUST 2017109,447 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201526TH AUGUST 201698,440 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201419TH AUGUST 201584,562 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20137TH OCTOBER 201472,556 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 201372,556 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201359,056 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201259,056 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201246,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201030TH SEPTEMBER 201135,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200927TH SEPTEMBER 201026,522 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KU56VFD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

KU56VFD MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

KU56VFD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 143,174 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,159 miles

KU56VFD FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz C with registration KU56VFD was manufactured on Tuesday 5th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 143,174 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 7,159 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz C beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KU56VFD has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz C has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz C is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does KU56VFD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 KU56VFD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KU56VFD Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 KU56VFD does have Tax. Read more

When does KU56VFD Tax expire?

The current Tax for KU56VFD will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KU56VFD MOT expire?

The current MOT for KU56VFD will expire in 12 months on Saturday 8th May 2027. Read more

When did KU56VFD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KU56VFD was on Saturday 9th May 2026 at 11:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KU56VFD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for KU56VFD we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KU56VFD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for KU56VFD we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has KU56VFD done?

The odometer reading for KU56VFD at the last MOT in May 2026 was 143,174 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,159 miles per year. Read more

How old is KU56VFD?

The vehicle KU56VFD was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 5th September 2006. Read more

What colour is KU56VFD?

The official colour of KU56VFD is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KU56VFD have?

KU56VFD has a 2.1 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

KU56VFD MOT Check