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KR56 HZK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,396 mi
Last recorded153,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 HZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 153,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 151,776 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 148,371 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 148,371 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre at 2mm

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 135,499 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 132,918 miles

both rear tyres bold on edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2020 130,987 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 130,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 112,099 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2016 101,999 miles

Offside Front outer drive-shaft gaiter inner clip lose

Pass 22 Nov 2014 88,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil needs slight top up

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear bumper damage

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 67,528 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs lipped

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,006 miles

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

front discs lipped

off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,231 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

pad warning lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 50,068 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 49,834 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,197 miles

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

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 HZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

KR56 HZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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