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KE55 KVV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,961 mi
Last recorded129,961 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 129,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 129,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,269 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,629 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 112,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 106,000 miles

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

coolant bottle cap loose

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

roughness in offside front top strut mounting

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 3 Mar 2019 105,980 miles

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

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

coolant bottle cap loose

rear coil springs corroded unable to inspect fully

roughness in offside front top strut mounting

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,978 miles

nearside front tyre perished

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 9 Mar 2017 93,994 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 93,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside wiper slightly smearing

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,670 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 88,489 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,016 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,830 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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KE55 KVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE55 KVV, 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 KE55 KVV registered?

KE55 KVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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