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KN56 GWK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 98,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various underside corrosion/various underside metal pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,596 miles

Various underside corrosion/ Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,318 miles

Various underside corrosion

Various underside metal pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,181 miles

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres cracked and perished .

various underside corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2021 93,233 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,162 miles

general underside corrosion

o/s/f wishbone bush worn

rear exhaust cracked/slight blow

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 89,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded at pipe to box

under trays

Fail 14 May 2019 89,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded at pipe to box

under trays

Pass 16 May 2018 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2018 85,949 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)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,973 miles

fuel weep at rear [pump ]

Pass 30 Apr 2016 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 39,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,391 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 37,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,552 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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KN56 GWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN56 GWK, 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 KN56 GWK registered?

KN56 GWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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