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KN56 VZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,550 mi
Last recorded124,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,550 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 105,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also around both sides of the chassis forming corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,957 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,380 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 74,366 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls split badly cracking between the treads and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall badly split poss due too age 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,556 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 12 Sep 2013 51,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,484 miles

Both rear tyres close too limit

Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,492 miles

Both front tyres close too limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,874 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,874 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 VZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

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