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KR56 HXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,733 mi
Last recorded123,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 HXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 123,733 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 120,331 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Feb 2024 116,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 112,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 106,496 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 99,285 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 99,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 93,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 86,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 0mm remaines (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm remaines (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 79,443 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 79,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,689 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,668 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,905 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 70,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,698 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,078 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 49,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,102 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,102 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,165 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

KR56 HXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is KR56 HXW safe to buy?

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