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KR55 VMV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,347 mi
Last recorded98,347 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 93,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front fog lamp lense slightly damaged

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose on fixings but providing an adequate view to the rear

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre has some minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,369 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,972 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,729 miles

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 30,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 28,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,921 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 VMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

KR55 VMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is KR55 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 VMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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