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KT55 EWY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 116,148 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,835 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,279 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,929 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,720 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 7 Feb 2020 87,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,116 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,630 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,176 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,073 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,781 miles

car showing fault on n/s side repeater but when tested no faults

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,235 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,190 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,572 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,625 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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KT55 EWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KT55 EWY, 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 KT55 EWY registered?

KT55 EWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for KT55 EWY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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