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KP55 MYU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,662 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 101,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

misty headlamps

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust system and broken hanger at rear

misty headlamps

Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,379 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,252 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,083 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

advise alignment

corroded exhaust hangers and joining clamps

Fail 8 Jan 2018 88,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken two red spots (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

advise alignment

corroded exhaust hangers and joining clamps

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,622 miles

centre exhaust mount weak

ns and osf thrust arm bushes splitting

Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint ns lower thrust arm ball joint has excessive lift (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid low

centre exhaust mount weak

ns and osf thrust arm bushes splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,199 miles

park brake cable rubbing on propshaft.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,280 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake cable rubbing on propshaft.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake cable rubbing on propshaft.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 47,568 miles

emgine management light on

srs light on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,310 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,303 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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KP55 MYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP55 MYU, 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 KP55 MYU registered?

KP55 MYU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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