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KM55 HBB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,969 mi
Last recorded142,969 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 142,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front headlamps slightly misty

Pass 8 May 2019 126,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 126,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,120 miles

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

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Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,045 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 3 May 2016 76,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,976 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,650 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,994 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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KM55 HBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KM55 HBB, 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 KM55 HBB registered?

KM55 HBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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