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KM56 GZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,895 mi
Last recorded69,895 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 69,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 68,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 62,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 59,418 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and slight cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded nearside and offside rear to flexi pipes as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted under vehicle nearside and offside front to rear obscuring MOT items

gearbox oil pan damp

lower engine undertray cover fiited obscuring MOT items

outer sill guard covers fitted obscuring MOT items and structure checks

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective second from rear broken and corrosion on system (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on both rear coil springs

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,533 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / members and panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on exhaust system and heat shield insecure

small cracks around nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,654 miles

Both rear suspension road springs(coil) corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front rear lower suspension arm- inner bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm approx and worn on outer edges

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe bracket and heat shield insecure

damp at gear box sump

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face edges and inner pads look low

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2017 49,676 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm approx and worn on outer edges

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe bracket and heat shield insecure

damp at gear box sump

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face edges and inner pads look low

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear coil springs

small stone chips in windscreen

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,737 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm lower (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear coil springs

small stone chips in windscreen

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,368 miles

Offside Front tyre is cracking

plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os/f tyre sterting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered in plastic

Fail 25 Oct 2012 32,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covered in plastic

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,042 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,125 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 GZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

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

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