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KS55 ZHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,943 mi
Last recorded133,943 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,943 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,651 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bottom ball joint - worn

Rear brake pads - worn low

park brake - effort low

Pass 15 Oct 2020 117,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,960 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 111,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,384 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 81,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 74,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 60,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,894 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 45,871 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 38,286 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 17 Apr 2008 32,207 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 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

KS55 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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