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K55 MTT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,736 mi
Last recorded182,736 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 182,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 171,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 171,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 157,115 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 144,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 130,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 129,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,452 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 122,452 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front aim low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,690 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 4 Nov 2009 59,134 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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K55 MTT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K55 MTT, 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 K55 MTT registered?

K55 MTT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is K55 MTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 MTT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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