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KR56 GXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and NSR brake pipe slightly corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underside corrosion on rear subframe components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 45,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 42,256 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 62,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 26,987 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,788 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,764 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,190 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 20,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,320 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,902 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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KR56 GXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR56 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

KR56 GXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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