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HK56 KZY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,113 mi
Last recorded197,113 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 197,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 189,179 miles

Advise front b/pads low

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in treads and tread edges

Advise slight distortion to front b/discs

Fail 24 Nov 2022 189,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front b/pads low

Advise o/s/f tyre cracking in treads and tread edges

Advise slight distortion to front b/discs

Pass 26 Nov 2021 183,952 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Fail 26 Nov 2021 183,952 miles

Advise front b/pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 175,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 169,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 169,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 161,312 miles

Front wiper blades worn, attention soon.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. Attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrell bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe, attention soon. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement barrel bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,016 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 152,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint caster arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush barrel bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side light has substitute light on.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 132,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Under body trays fitted and engine cover.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Under body trays fitted and engine cover.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f lower section of splash guard missing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,395 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 72,394 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,018 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 61,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,023 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 51,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KZY, 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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HK56 KZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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