MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge
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
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
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
centre exhaust support bracket broken/missing
front tyres slight wear on inner edges
strong advise! centre exhaust cracked blowing and weak
centre exhaust slight corroded and blowing. centre exhaust support bracket missing
nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars
rear brake imbalance,
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,
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Chip in windscreen
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Chip in windscreen
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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