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KR55 BRX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,063 mi
Last recorded118,063 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,063 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 118,063 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 108,343 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 93,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,975 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 85,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 85,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,674 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 82,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 82,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits too hight (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,655 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,943 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 60,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 60,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 38,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,430 miles

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

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

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

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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KR55 BRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR55 BRX, 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 KR55 BRX registered?

KR55 BRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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