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HK56 KZN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,586 mi
Last recorded130,586 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 128,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 121,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,859 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,443 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 108,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 104,764 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,047 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 103,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,828 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front steering tie rod inner joint has play

Fail 20 Apr 2013 60,920 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front steering tie rod inner joint has play

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 51,097 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,579 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Front wiper blades slightly smeer

Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,391 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HK56 KZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK56 KZN, 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

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What year was HK56 KZN registered?

HK56 KZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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