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KW55 HKC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,561 mi
Last recorded140,561 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 140,561 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 133,338 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 126,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 112,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,840 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play back arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,852 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 57,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,193 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 43,374 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 43,374 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,900 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 HKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

KW55 HKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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