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KP55 MZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,458 mi
Last recorded68,458 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 68,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 65,682 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,634 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,591 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, cross strut arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads not fitted according to fitting instructions.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,847 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt passenger side front anti roll bar linkage bush split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,142 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,773 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,069 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,167 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,526 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 MZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

Is KP55 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 MZZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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