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KR55 VNS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 96,881 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,603 miles

EML flickered on and then removed from view

Fail 27 Sep 2025 93,603 miles

EML flickered on and then removed from view

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 92,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 91,195 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 90,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 89,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 89,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,817 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,581 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close to limit on edges and has cracking

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

eml light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,305 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

eml light on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,932 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on both edges

eml light on

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,298 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,976 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 VNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

KR55 VNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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