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KM55 HCF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 69,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 67,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING OUT EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 61,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,394 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 43,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 42,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 41,184 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 39,641 miles

engine management light on

near side front tyre as damage on side wall

near side rear tyre as damage on side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,664 miles

Engine Management Warning light is illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has damage, not to the cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has damage, not to the cords.

Offside Front Tyre sidewall has damage, not to the cords.

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has damage, not to the cords.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,149 miles

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,751 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 28,795 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 25,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 22,739 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 8 Feb 2011 17,962 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 17,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 13,541 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 13,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,228 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 HCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

KM55 HCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is KM55 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 HCF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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