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HD55 KJY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,036 mi
Last recorded107,036 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 107,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 101,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 97,970 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 92,643 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 92,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 18 May 2023 92,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front exhaust brackets fractured

esp not available indicated on dash

noise from offside rear brake

offside front brake backplate corroded

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 1 Dec 2021 84,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front exhaust brackets fractured

esp not available indicated on dash

noise from offside rear brake

offside front brake backplate corroded

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,755 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,527 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,050 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,343 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 42,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,390 miles

N/S front tyre low on far outer edge

N/S front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not through to cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,403 miles

Front discs heavily lipped

N/S Front tyre wearing more heavily on outer edge but no cords exposed

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,403 miles

Front discs heavily lipped

N/S Front tyre wearing more heavily on outer edge but no cords exposed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,846 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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HD55 KJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HD55 KJY, 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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HD55 KJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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