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HK56 KZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

207,917 mi
Last recorded207,917 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 KZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 207,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 204,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 201,178 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 199,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 196,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 194,673 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 194,673 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 193,518 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged nearside rear and offside rear cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 191,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Winter tyres fitted at time of test

engine cover and Body under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 184,090 miles

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

Parking brake pedal rubber adrift

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 178,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 178,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 177,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 173,033 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 164,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,989 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 127,808 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,808 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,513 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,513 miles

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

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
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HK56 KZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK56 KZR, 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 HK56 KZR registered?

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

Is HK56 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 KZR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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