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KM56 GZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 79,326 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 76,579 miles

Rear brake flexor pipes cracking

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2024 73,225 miles

Play in both front lower arm bushes

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2023 70,528 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,403 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,430 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 51,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 42,577 miles

under pans and some covers in engine bay fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,511 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)

Offside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,658 miles

FRONT PADS 70% WORN

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,846 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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KM56 GZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

KM56 GZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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