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KW55 DZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,494 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,048 miles

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

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front both sides brake disc are low

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear both sides brake disc are low

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 124,046 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front both sides brake disc are low

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

Rear both sides brake disc are low

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

damage to rear bumper

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,888 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,534 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 44,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,209 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 DZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

KW55 DZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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