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KW55 DDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,464 mi
Last recorded139,464 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 139,464 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear general corrosion to suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 123,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 115,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,490 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 99,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,754 miles

Nearside Inner track joint has play

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 90,754 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Inner track joint has play

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,368 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 79,368 miles

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 178,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 175,108 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 175,108 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,127 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 149,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 121,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 92,840 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 DDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DDX, 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 DDX registered?

KW55 DDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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