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KS55 JCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 142,878 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs has slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and side skirts fitted obstructing inspection if some components

Fail 22 Nov 2019 142,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs has slight surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and side skirts fitted obstructing inspection if some components

Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,179 miles

Front no:-plate cracked

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken {still secure}

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 134,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front no:-plate cracked

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken {still secure}

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,378 miles

corrosion at rear suspension components multi. rear subframe corroded and repaired. rear suspension PA.

front flexis sleaved.

minor handbrake fluctuation

multiple underguards reducing view of testable items.

play at rear anti roll bar bushes and osr arb link.

rear flexis cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2017 125,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

corrosion at rear suspension components multi. rear subframe corroded and repaired. rear suspension PA.

front flexis sleaved.

minor handbrake fluctuation

multiple underguards reducing view of testable items.

nsf bottom ball joint worn close to limit.

nsf tyre clearly under inflated.

play at rear anti roll bar bushes and osr arb link.

rear flexis cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2016

rear suspension components corroded.

very minor screen damage osf

wear to front discs and pads.

front flexis touching shock on full lock but have sufficient room to move.

front tyre edges worn.

multi guards fitted to arches and underside.

ns rear view mirror deteriorated.

nsf dip beam image poor, hids fitted.

os and ns rear anitroll bar link bushes worn.

park brake imbalance nsl/osh. 35%

rear flexis light cracking.

rear subframe corroded and repaired.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 115,362 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front flexis touching shock on full lock but have sufficient room to move.

front tyre edges worn.

multi guards fitted to arches and underside.

ns rear view mirror deteriorated.

nsf dip beam image poor, hids fitted.

os and ns rear anitroll bar link bushes worn.

park brake imbalance nsl/osh. 35%

rear flexis light cracking.

rear subframe corroded and repaired.

rear suspension components corroded.

very minor screen damage osf

wear to front discs and pads.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,605 miles

hand brake imbalanced,n/s mirror damaged,multi guards fitted,

n/s rear tyre uneven wear and pressure low, front brake discs worn

o/s front wishbone ball joint stained with corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake imbalanced,n/s mirror damaged,multi guards fitted,

n/s rear tyre uneven wear and pressure low, front brake discs worn

o/s front wishbone ball joint stained with corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,168 miles

n/s mirror damaged, multi guards fitted, surface corrosion to suspension components, front tyres uneven wear, front flexys damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 93,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s mirror damaged, multi guards fitted, surface corrosion to suspension components, front tyres uneven wear, front flexys damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 81,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split

Fail 18 Oct 2013 81,384 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre inner side wall split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 62,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,518 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,480 miles

Oil leak

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 JCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

KS55 JCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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