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KR56 GWG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,683 mi
Last recorded155,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 GWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 155,683 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 155,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,448 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 144,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,521 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 123,939 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 112,098 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 112,097 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by rear coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 104,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 104,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,960 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 78,851 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,997 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,997 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,334 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 56,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KR56 GWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KR56 GWG, 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 KR56 GWG registered?

KR56 GWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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