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KM56 KRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,010 mi
Last recorded147,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 KRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 147,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2026 146,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,623 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 62,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3 mm tyre size 205/55/r16t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,071 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder from windscreen ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,437 miles

both front tyres cracked and perrished and wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,275 miles

nearside front tyre perrished and worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 33,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre perrished and worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 28,696 miles

imbalance on parking brake

imbalance on rear service brake

nearside front tyre slightly perrished and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,187 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED & PERISHED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,998 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,556 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 KRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

KM56 KRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is KM56 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 KRZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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