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KS55 ZXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,959 mi
Last recorded150,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 150,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 150,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,596 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 145,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,490 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyre tread is low advise to replace

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

advise slight play in o/s n/s rear antiroll bar link rod bushes advise to replace

advise slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,560 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 127,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 115,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 101,320 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 86,414 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2008 53,441 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 ZXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

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