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HF55 KUB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,004 mi
Last recorded34,004 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 KUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 34,004 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 33,984 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 33,052 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 25 Jan 2024 30,666 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 25 Jan 2023 29,660 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under Tray covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 29,659 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under Tray covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 28,594 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 28,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 26,264 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 24,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,984 miles

Rear Suspension componants slightly corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 21,933 miles

ALL COVERS FITTED

SOME SCREEN DAMAGE

Fail 23 Jan 2017 21,912 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault E/P/S (5.4.2)

ALL COVERS FITTED

SOME SCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 26 Jan 2016 20,775 miles

all covers fitted

esp light on

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 25 Jan 2016 20,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault esp (5.4.2)

all covers fitted

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflatted

Fail 31 Jan 2012 13,538 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre under inflatted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service B overdue by 519 days

Pass 25 Jan 2010 9,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 8,161 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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HF55 KUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF55 KUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF55 KUB registered?

HF55 KUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is HF55 KUB safe to buy?

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