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KR55 VMM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

182,243 mi
Last recorded182,243 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 182,243 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 182,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2024 173,967 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2024 173,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2023 161,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend has slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2023 161,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rackend has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2022 155,279 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 155,278 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,240 miles

slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2020 142,166 miles

slight play o/s/f bottom lower rear ball joint slight play o/s/f track rod end slight play o/s/f lower rear suspension arm inner bush

Pass 8 Feb 2019 130,264 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,614 miles

rear pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,180 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,180 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,051 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,016 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,289 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,833 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,699 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,761 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 34,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 26,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 26,666 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 26,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

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 VMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

KR55 VMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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