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KS55 JXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 JXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 114,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 113,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,525 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,298 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,783 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 88,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,861 miles

Rear unable to fully view inner rear pads due to vehicle design

underbody shields and engine shield fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Rear unable to fully view inner rear pads due to vehicle design

underbody shields and engine shield fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,571 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,285 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 26 Apr 2012 40,798 miles

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

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

nearside front tyer outter sidewall damage

offside front tyer outter sidewall damage

offside rear tyer outter sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,576 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,466 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,406 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 JXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JXG, 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 JXG registered?

KS55 JXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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