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KM56 MZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,453 mi
Last recorded132,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 132,453 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer internal noisy,advise

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable advise (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 132,453 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower silencer internal noisy,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable advise (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 126,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate loose,advise (0.1 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr both arms,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 126,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf and nsf,advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf and nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate loose,advise (0.1 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr both arms,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 119,901 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 119,901 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 114,038 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 109,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 100,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 82,486 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,849 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,488 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,303 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 MZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

KM56 MZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is KM56 MZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM56 MZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM56 MZW have outstanding finance?

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