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KN56 GZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,705 mi
Last recorded54,705 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 54,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,102 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 54,098 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 53,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 53,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (205/5516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread groove (205/5516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing close to the limit

Pass 14 Dec 2018 51,028 miles

Nearside Front side indicater lense is damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 50,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre is perished and wearing close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,896 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,277 miles

offside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Fail 11 Dec 2014 46,277 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,674 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,273 miles

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 22 Sep 2009 30,741 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 GZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

KN56 GZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KN56 GZU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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