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KT55 FJV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,495 mi
Last recorded214,495 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 FJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 214,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (by flexi hose joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 214,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (by flexi hose joint) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 203,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2020 203,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2019 190,121 miles

Offside Front spot light not working

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 190,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front spot light not working

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 176,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 162,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 147,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 147,407 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 132,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 104,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,498 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 94,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,520 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,616 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 67,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,799 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)

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

front brake discs are lipped

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 FJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

KT55 FJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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