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KR55 YYF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,207 mi
Last recorded108,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,207 miles

Brake pipes are starting to corrode in general

Rear subframe is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 108,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipes are starting to corrode in general

Rear brake pads are worn down to minimum thickness

Rear subframe is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 107,017 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 107,014 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 106,402 miles

light rust on brake pipes in general

rear brake pads are worn to the minimum and discs are corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 105,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 105,684 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,672 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured By washer bottle (4.11 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured By washer bottle (4.11 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 104,277 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 104,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 100,441 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 100,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,600 miles

Slight brake lag o/s/f.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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)

Slight brake lag o/s/f.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,019 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,566 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,211 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,069 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,069 miles

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

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 YYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

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

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