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KS55 ZXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,246 mi
Last recorded190,246 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 190,246 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 190,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95wxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 175,912 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 175,912 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 5 Nov 2018 174,597 miles

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2018 174,597 miles

Both front lower leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 172,928 miles

** Rear number plate deteriorated **

Various body damage

Fail 17 Nov 2017 172,928 miles

** Rear number plate deteriorated **

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Various body damage

Pass 24 Oct 2016 168,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 168,524 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 160,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 160,597 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 147,085 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 130,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,839 miles

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,384 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,476 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,243 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,861 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

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

Is KS55 ZXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 ZXP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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