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KW55 MKV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,027 mi
Last recorded167,027 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 167,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 167,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,678 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box and rear pipe going into rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear and outer casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight dampness on under tray

Fail 13 Mar 2023 150,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe going into rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear and outer casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight dampness on under tray

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,070 miles

Offside Front mirror slightly deteriorated.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides + outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 146,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,505 miles

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 136,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link pin balljoints

Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar link pin balljoints

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,377 miles

centre exhaust support bracket broken/missing

front tyres slight wear on inner edges

strong advise! centre exhaust cracked blowing and weak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 101,946 miles

centre exhaust slight corroded and blowing. centre exhaust support bracket missing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

rear brake imbalance,

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust slight corroded and blowing. centre exhaust support bracket missing

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

rear brake imbalance,

Pass 18 Apr 2015 94,035 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,494 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 89,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,773 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2013 83,773 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,357 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,815 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 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MKV, 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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KW55 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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