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KS55 CBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 CBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 90,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 90,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,851 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 82,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,803 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 72,803 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,925 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,810 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,810 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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KS55 CBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KS55 CBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS55 CBO?

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What year was KS55 CBO registered?

KS55 CBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is KS55 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 CBO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS55 CBO have outstanding finance?

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