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KW55 EHE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,241 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,092 miles

Rear all rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,470 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 79,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,194 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,819 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 70,273 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,123 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,271 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 EHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

KW55 EHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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