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KM56 GTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,651 mi
Last recorded209,651 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 GTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 209,651 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SDIES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 204,938 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 196,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 191,152 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Ns + Os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 184,781 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 184,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 178,960 miles

full undertrays obscuring test items from view

Pass 22 Oct 2019 176,227 miles

full undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2018 172,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 163,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 163,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,085 miles

movement in o/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 131,116 miles

Both front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to perish

Nearside side repeater damaged and starting to deteriorate

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 2 Oct 2014 131,116 miles

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

Both front lower wishbone inner bushes starting to perish

Nearside side repeater damaged and starting to deteriorate

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

em light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 120,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

em light on

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 103,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,261 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,590 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal wear limit of 1.6mm

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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KM56 GTZ 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 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 KM56 GTZ, 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 KM56 GTZ registered?

KM56 GTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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