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KW55 DZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,585 mi
Last recorded133,585 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 DZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 133,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 127,197 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 121,283 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 121,283 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 115,189 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 111,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted front to rear.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 107,850 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,494 miles

Front Under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,399 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,122 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,122 miles

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

E.M.L on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,366 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres close to limit

engine light on

o/s/r jacking point not fitted correctly

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,820 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,755 miles

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

eml light on

slight leak from gearbox

slight play in both front bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml light on

slight leak from gearbox

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,924 miles

n/s/r lamp lense broken on side view

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r lamp lense broken on side view

Pass 16 May 2011 31,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2010 23,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 23,295 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,945 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 DZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR registered?

KW55 DZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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