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KW55 HHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,397 mi
Last recorded186,397 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 186,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline pass also bad condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 186,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline pass rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline pass also bad condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 181,200 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 181,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 181,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 175,685 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside Front Outer Tyre shoulder wear

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 171,706 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 163,064 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 149,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 149,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 114,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 97,107 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 76,283 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,788 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

KW55 HHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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