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KW55 DDL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,903 mi
Last recorded99,903 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 98,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,517 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 87,517 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 62,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,641 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,719 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 48,622 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,265 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,732 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,087 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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KW55 DDL 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 89.5%.

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 KW55 DDL, 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 KW55 DDL registered?

KW55 DDL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KW55 DDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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