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KR55 HXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 153,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 153,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald at extreme outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 140,819 miles

Advise chip in windscreen in A zone.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 140,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise chip in windscreen in A zone.

Pass 3 May 2017 124,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

N/S/F tyre side walls are worn.

Slight cut in O/S/R tyre outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,820 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,052 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

very heavy wear on both front tyre edges, getting close to limits

Fail 14 Feb 2013 94,052 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs worn/lipped

n/s headlamp aim on upper limits

very heavy wear on both front tyre edges, getting close to limits

Pass 9 Feb 2012 84,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,673 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 71,587 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 57,557 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,297 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cords

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 HXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

KR55 HXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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