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KT55 EYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 111,428 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

uner taysfitted

Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 159,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,809 miles

underside covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2022 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 145,389 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 135,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 106,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,371 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre cuts to inner side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,009 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre cuts to inner side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,378 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,838 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,901 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,934 miles

front brake pads getting low?

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,844 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage noted

Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,844 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage noted

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 EYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

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

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