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KM56 GZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,168 mi
Last recorded108,168 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 108,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 97,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,065 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 77,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 66,947 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,364 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,309 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top ball joint gaiter (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,176 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 39,964 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,776 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 30,017 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,784 miles

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

front both tyres perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,909 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 GZX 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 90%.

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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

Is KM56 GZX safe to buy?

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