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KN56 GZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,148 mi
Last recorded153,148 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 153,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 153,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 140,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 140,271 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 110,273 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 91,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,298 miles

mirror + bumper taped up

undertrays + sill covvers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear bumper tapped up

undertrays +sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 55,084 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,714 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,069 miles

all tyres have slightly aged/cracked treads

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,625 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,539 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,961 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 GZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

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

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