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KW55 EFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,367 mi
Last recorded50,367 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,293 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,293 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,960 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,338 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 EFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EFE, 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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How do I check the history of KW55 EFE?

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What year was KW55 EFE registered?

KW55 EFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is KW55 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 EFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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