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KW55 ECV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,574 mi
Last recorded75,574 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,574 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,179 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,169 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 71,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,900 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,131 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,780 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,780 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,191 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,056 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ECV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ECV, 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 KW55 ECV registered?

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

Is KW55 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 ECV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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