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GU56 KNM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,833 mi
Last recorded52,833 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Jan 2024 48,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 44,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,824 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,591 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 32,526 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,669 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,508 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,409 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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GU56 KNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU56 KNM, 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 GU56 KNM registered?

GU56 KNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GU56 KNM safe to buy?

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