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KR55 EVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,479 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 120,463 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,901 miles

near side front tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at tread.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage, inner side wall shows deep splits, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,651 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high intensity discharge headlamps fitted without a self levelling/self cleaning system.

near side front tyre perished/cracked and shows deep splits at tread.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows damage, inner side wall shows deep splits, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 21 Jul 2016 108,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 108,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,774 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 80,950 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,327 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HID Lights fitted without headlight washers and self leveling device

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 69,934 miles

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

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

osf & nsf tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,461 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,660 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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KR55 EVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR55 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

KR55 EVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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