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KP55 MZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,409 mi
Last recorded115,409 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Underbody Corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 110,990 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts reas and fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both fronts rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,844 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread shoulder ()

Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread shoulder ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,726 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,736 miles

Central exhaust slight corrosion

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

Rear brake disc inner faces slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre outer and inner sidewalls damaged (been run flat)

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,901 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above axle beam in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre run flat damage to side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,824 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 69,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,827 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,645 miles

offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,201 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KP55 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

KP55 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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