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KS55 XPT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 149,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 145,525 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 145,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 135,668 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 135,667 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,159 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s and o/s rear n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 119,804 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing x1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s and o/s rear n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,973 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 98,331 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,331 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,641 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 115,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,632 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,767 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,678 miles

nearside front tyre is approaching wear limit

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 XPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

KS55 XPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.

Is KS55 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 XPT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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