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KN56 GZB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 73,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,066 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,255 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,929 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 GZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GZB, 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 KN56 GZB registered?

KN56 GZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is KN56 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN56 GZB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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