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KM55 HCO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,984 mi
Last recorded74,984 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,984 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 74,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,221 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,055 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,898 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 13 Mar 2015 28,241 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,771 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,693 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

nsf tyre perished badly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,646 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,274 miles

N/S/F tyre perished on side wall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 13,655 miles

N/S/F tyre cut to side wall

Fail 30 Jan 2010 13,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F tyre cut to side wall

O/S/R tyre cut to tread and side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2009 11,128 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

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 HCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HCO, 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 KM55 HCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM55 HCO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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