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KC56 HZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,769 mi
Last recorded156,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 156,769 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

chips to screen

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2017 156,769 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroding

chips to screen

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bushes slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,499 miles

chip to screen

offside and nearside rear lower outer suspension arms rubber bushes deteriorated

rear brake disks corroding

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight pulsation to rear brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,499 miles

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

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

chip to screen

nearside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight pulsation to rear brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2016 151,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

chip to screen

nearside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

slight pulsation to rear brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2015 142,673 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Close To The Limit

Pass 30 Dec 2013 129,865 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 129,865 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 104,168 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 104,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 79,856 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,502 miles

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

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

plastic covers blocking view to master cylinder area, covers also on complete underside.

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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KC56 HZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KC56 HZL, 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 KC56 HZL registered?

KC56 HZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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