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KM56 MZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,254 mi
Last recorded198,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 198,254 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 198,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 185,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 185,954 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 179,254 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 179,254 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 169,268 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 169,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 162,279 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 162,279 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 154,789 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 154,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 144,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,256 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 129,727 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 129,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 124,521 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 124,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 111,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 111,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,891 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 108,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 74,457 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 MZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MZL, 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 MZL registered?

KM56 MZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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