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KU56 SNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 95,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 95,585 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 94,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,844 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 93,844 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a)) Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,379 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,127 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,141 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,913 miles

Front Advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Nearside Front Advise small split in front lower suspension ball joint boot

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

plastic covers on underside hideing componants

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,710 miles

Engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,873 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,710 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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KU56 SNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU56 SNZ, 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 KU56 SNZ registered?

KU56 SNZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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