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KS55 JXO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

249,624 mi
Last recorded249,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 249,624 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 249,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 243,860 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 233,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 218,403 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 218,403 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 218,387 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 203,366 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 191,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 178,093 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 165,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,820 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 120,340 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 120,340 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 97,761 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 97,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,484 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 May 2011 65,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,786 miles

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,122 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JXO, 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

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What year was KS55 JXO registered?

KS55 JXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is KS55 JXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 JXO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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