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KR55 MKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,188 mi
Last recorded83,188 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s advise to change (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 82,296 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil leak near rear diff

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 79,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,368 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre tread flaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 77,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre tread flaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 75,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Bulb Not Fitted Correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,741 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 65,185 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust down pipe bracket is corroded

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust down pipe bracket is corroded

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

exhaust system hangers are corroded

rear suspension arms are corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall is damaged

Offside Front footwell has water ingress

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,453 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall id damaged

oil leak fron the rear axle

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall no cords showing

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,357 miles

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 54,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,842 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

exhaust system corroded

hand brake drums sounded rusty on brake test

rubber boot by steering coupling on bulkhead slightly perished

rubber missing off hand brake pedal

Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

exhaust system corroded

hand brake drums sounded rusty on brake test

rubber boot by steering coupling on bulkhead slightly perished

rubber missing off hand brake pedal

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,650 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,641 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 MKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

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

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