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KT55 FLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,834 mi
Last recorded45,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 45,834 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 43,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 43,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,437 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,841 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,182 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 30,776 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,007 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 29,007 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,815 miles

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2009 20,613 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 20,613 miles

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

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 FLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLV, 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 KT55 FLV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT55 FLV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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