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KS56 JWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,706 mi
Last recorded161,706 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 JWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 161,706 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 150,428 miles

front brake discs corrod/worn

Fail 20 May 2020 150,426 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corrod/worn

Pass 16 May 2019 136,142 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 136,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 118,939 miles

Central exhaust support is insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Head light beam image requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 118,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central exhaust support is insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Head light beam image requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 100,539 miles

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 100,538 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 83,487 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear

Drivers view requires attention

Under tray is damaged and its security requires attention.

Fail 17 May 2016 83,487 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded at the rear

Drivers view requires attention

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under tray is damaged and its security requires attention.

Pass 19 May 2015 67,846 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 67,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 51,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid loss..!!!

n/s/f track rod end ball joint is worn

Fail 20 May 2014 51,084 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished

fluid loss..!!!

n/s/f track rod end ball joint is worn

Pass 22 May 2013 31,846 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 31,846 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,655 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 21,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,003 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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KS56 JWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KS56 JWZ, 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 KS56 JWZ registered?

KS56 JWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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