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KS55 JXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,159 mi
Last recorded123,159 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,159 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2022 119,526 miles

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

slight underbody corroion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,445 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 114,434 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 110,308 miles

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

all rear suspension componts cororead

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 101,872 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger corroded away (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,338 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 97,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,679 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyres wearing low on edges nearside close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,042 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,781 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 80,355 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 72,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 62,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 57,553 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,486 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 11 May 2009 40,105 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,940 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 JXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

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