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KS55 CUX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,117 mi
Last recorded113,117 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 CUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,884 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,242 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 52,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,806 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,542 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,557 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 34,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,864 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 26,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 16,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,397 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 20 Jan 2009 13,616 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 CUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KS55 CUX, 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 KS55 CUX registered?

KS55 CUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is KS55 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 CUX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS55 CUX have outstanding finance?

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