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KM55 HFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,846 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 104,955 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,664 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,774 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,231 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 2 Mar 2010 36,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,252 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 HFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

KM55 HFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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