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KT55 FBD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,749 mi
Last recorded133,749 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 FBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 133,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,412 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 128,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind at o/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind at o/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding on

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding on

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 122,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 120,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,842 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,780 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint UPPER (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 70,959 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,199 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,168 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2010 30,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,078 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 FBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KT55 FBD, 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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KT55 FBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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