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KR55 ZBW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,509 mi
Last recorded96,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,509 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside+offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside+offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,818 miles

n/s front tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to to corrode

rear susp bushes starting to perish

under body covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 90,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre starting to perish

rear brake pipes starting to to corrode

rear susp bushes starting to perish

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,852 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre has a chunk missing, and cuts to sidewall,

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre deep cut on sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2015 77,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm, 245/40/17

o/s/f tyre cut has cracks forming and is going bald on inner edge 225/45/17w

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 54,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,021 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 ZBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

KR55 ZBW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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