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KM55 HDY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,487 mi
Last recorded74,487 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,487 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge tread

Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,487 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge tread

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,229 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,229 miles

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

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 67,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 61,215 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,682 miles

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,874 miles

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 44,927 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,619 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,492 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/CORRODED FACES

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,788 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 36,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,601 miles

Nsf tyre badly worn on outer edge

Osf tyre slightly perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,155 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 27,607 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,607 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,114 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 HDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KM55 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

KM55 HDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is KM55 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 HDY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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