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KR55 HXU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,802 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 83,795 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 82,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,151 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,998 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,827 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge, o.s.f bad cord likely to show soon

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,312 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,312 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,264 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,208 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,145 miles

rear suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Fail 23 Jun 2017 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front suspension lower rear arms inner bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front inner brake pads worn low

rear suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported by rest of exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2014 36,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,991 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracked and deteriorating on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,387 miles

Advise:both headlamp aims too high adjusted at time of test

Advise:exhaust mounting hanger corroded away from exhaust

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,625 miles

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

Nearside 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 HXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HXU, 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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KR55 HXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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