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KR55 MJF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 MJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 124,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,807 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,466 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,727 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 31 Dec 2016 83,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,300 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,007 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,532 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 33,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,243 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 MJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

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

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