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KR56 YZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,169 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,164 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 83,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 78,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,049 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 72,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 48,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut and cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut and cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm inner joint has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre warn close to limit. 3mm inner edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 43,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 43,117 miles

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,456 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,833 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,705 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 YZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KR56 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

KR56 YZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is KR56 YZH safe to buy?

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