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KR55 MHF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,384 mi
Last recorded115,384 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 99,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,704 miles

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

nearside front driveing light inop

nearside rear fog lamp inop

rear nearside parking brake only registers iookg offside 250 kg

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

rear nearside parking brake only registers iookg offside 250 kg

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

nearside front driveing light inop

nearside rear fog lamp inop

Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,832 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre has age cracks in tread patern

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,836 miles

offside front tyre has age cracks in tread patern

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,763 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,336 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,871 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 MHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

KR55 MHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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