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HK55 UDO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

232,009 mi
Last recorded232,009 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 UDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 232,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 223,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 223,698 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 215,020 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 215,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 207,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 194,940 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 186,663 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 181,022 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 173,334 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 166,843 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 15 Dec 2016 156,899 miles

wear noted in rear anti roll bar bushes. rear inner pads worn..offside rear lamp suspect fault..error warning on dash

Fail 14 Dec 2016 156,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

wear noted in rear anti roll bar bushes. rear inner pads worn..offside rear lamp suspect fault..error warning on dash

Pass 23 Dec 2015 143,845 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 143,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 131,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,886 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 120,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 106,847 miles

rear tyres are 2/3mm treads,,,,

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,585 miles

advise brake pads all round soon....n/s/r wheel dented

Fail 28 Dec 2011 90,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise brake pads all round soon....n/s/r wheel dented

Pass 29 Dec 2010 73,517 miles

rear brake pads advised for next service.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,856 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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HK55 UDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK55 UDO, 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 HK55 UDO registered?

HK55 UDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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