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KM56 GWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,640 mi
Last recorded164,640 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 GWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 164,640 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corrosion (All suspension arms)

Pass 24 Feb 2023 161,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,525 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 149,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 143,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 122,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 122,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 111,237 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,938 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 103,904 miles

Offside Rear Outer Side repeater not working DOOR REPEATER (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,506 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,029 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 10 Jan 2014 80,895 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,777 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,423 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 20,504 miles

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)

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 GWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM56 GWZ registered?

KM56 GWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is KM56 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 GWZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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