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KE56 ZWG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 ZWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 114,491 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 114,442 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 113,496 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 113,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,649 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 110,265 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 103,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,041 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( rear of pair) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,636 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wear to rear tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm of pair (2.5.B.1a)

park brake effort biased to o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 83,402 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 79,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,909 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 58,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,363 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,641 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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KE56 ZWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KE56 ZWG, 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 KE56 ZWG registered?

KE56 ZWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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