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KN56 RJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 153,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 148,850 miles

Lower body underseal All over

Pass 12 Jul 2024 144,602 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS OBSCURING PRESCRIBED AREAS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL AT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays & covers obscuring components

Fail 10 Jul 2024 144,602 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS OBSCURING PRESCRIBED AREAS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL AT REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

trays & covers obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake noisy , would require further investigation

rear suspension corroded,.

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2023 137,221 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

parking brake noisy , would require further investigation

rear suspension corroded,.

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes greased/corroding

both front wing mirrors loose

covers fitted

exhaust system deteriating/slight blow in parts

rear vehicle including suspension undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2021 131,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre soft

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes greased/corroding

both front wing mirrors loose

covers fitted

exhaust system deteriating/slight blow in parts

rear vehicle including suspension undersealed

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,888 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

panel under steering column too close to brake pedal

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,392 miles

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

exh brackets deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,697 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 119,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,752 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and is on limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,062 miles

advise new brake pads been fitted to o/s n/s front and rear

advise new track rod end been fitted to n/s/f

advise very slight movement from n/s/f lower ball joint advise to replace

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,567 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 22,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 19,208 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2009 15,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJZ, 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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KN56 RJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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