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KR55 VWU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,755 mi
Last recorded166,755 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,755 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 166,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,185 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 161,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 148,531 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 148,531 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,596 miles

both front tyer outher edge low

Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,253 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 127,253 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,774 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyer outher edge slight low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 114,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyer outher edge slight low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 100,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,014 miles

near side rear tyre thin tread slight low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,579 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 76,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,852 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

slight play in both rear antiroll bar linkages

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,267 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is KR55 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 VWU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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