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KS55 VSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,387 mi
Last recorded111,387 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 VSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,387 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 111,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side,wall,damage(225,45,r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge waering,on,inner,edge(245,40r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb,in,wrong? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb,in,wrong? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball,joint,pont,up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side,wall,damage(225,45,r17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge waering,on,inner,edge(245,40r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,258 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,258 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp not working when rear fog lamp is on (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal not fully releasing by leaver/cable , needs to be raised fully with foot (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes if parking brake is not release fully (1.2.1 (f))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,785 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,561 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,928 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,716 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 50,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,962 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 VSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

KS55 VSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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