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KN56 KJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,782 miles

Front Lower undertray

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

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

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

Rear all suspension components/corroding

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 14 Apr 2026 77,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower undertray

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

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

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

Rear all suspension components/corroding

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 68,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 68,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Pass 11 May 2023 66,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 63,416 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2021 60,059 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Rear 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))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2020 56,887 miles

Rear tyres lightly perishing/cracking on tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2019 52,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2018 48,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,617 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,622 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,667 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 32,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,185 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,976 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,671 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 KJZ 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 KN56 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

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

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