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KR55 YYG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,229 mi
Last recorded72,229 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 72,229 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all bushs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 72,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all bushs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,025 miles

Nearside Rear lens tapped up

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all bush's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 68,010 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens tapped up

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all bush's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,385 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,202 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 52,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,131 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,053 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Steel Type (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,053 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Steel Type (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,196 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 26,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,424 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,569 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,827 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 YYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

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

Is KR55 YYG safe to buy?

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