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KS55 JYO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,273 mi
Last recorded123,273 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,273 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 123,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,768 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 120,605 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,560 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 119,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 111,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 108,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 107,555 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,126 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 66,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,526 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)

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 JYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

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

Is KS55 JYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 JYO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS55 JYO have outstanding finance?

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