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KN56 VZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,823 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 120,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,990 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,541 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,114 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings slight play (they are a just able )

exhaust back box got a slight leak from a crack in the pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings slight play (they are a just able )

exhaust back box got a slight leak from a crack in the pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,973 miles

Central Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,295 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn bald on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,779 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaking screen slighty

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,674 miles

A service overdue 100 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front wipers poor

oil leak(near gearbox)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,082 miles

offside front tie bar rubber split

oil leak

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 22,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

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

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