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KR55 YYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,492 mi
Last recorded126,492 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 126,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 119,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel noisy in rotation.

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 119,003 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Torques arm joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torques arm joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel noisy in rotation.

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 112,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 108,769 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2017 103,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 103,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 157,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 94,580 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 94,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 90,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,111 miles

N/SIDE/FRONT/WING,BUMPER DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 90,111 miles

N/SIDE/FRONT/WING,BUMPER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,712 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,708 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 13 Apr 2011 65,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,762 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 YYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

KR55 YYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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