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KR55 VUM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,127 mi
Last recorded81,127 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 81,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2025 81,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 81,061 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,087 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/F and O/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/R and O/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,073 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,637 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 70,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 65,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded plus joint bolts

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2019 65,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded plus joint bolts

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight side to side play in nearside front wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,588 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,892 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,546 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 VUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

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

Is KR55 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 VUM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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