CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE56 ZKS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ZKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 112,600 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,719 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,855 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,401 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON?

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD DAMAGED.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,401 miles

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD DAMAGED.

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON?

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,068 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,556 miles

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 42,514 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 42,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres on wear indicators asap

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,096 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,905 miles

emissions high

front & rear brakes just in balance

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,606 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE56 ZKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FE56 ZKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE56 ZKS?

You can check the full history of FE56 ZKS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE56 ZKS registered?

FE56 ZKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is FE56 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 ZKS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE56 ZKS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE56 ZKS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.