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KR55 UZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,500 mi
Last recorded179,500 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 179,500 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 179,500 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 160,632 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 160,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,062 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 144,062 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 101,416 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,526 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 33,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,498 miles

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

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

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 UZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

KR55 UZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is KR55 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 UZH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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