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KR55 UEF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,401 mi
Last recorded60,401 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 UEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 60,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 60,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively split close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively splitting close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively splitting close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17 tyre perishing and has deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and has deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and has deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 59,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r17 tyre perishing and has deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and has deep cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and has deep cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,492 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,298 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,265 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 54,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,532 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 52,532 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 48,002 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 44,565 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,818 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 35,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 30,624 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,507 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 22,510 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 19,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,246 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,247 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 UEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

KR55 UEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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