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KW55 MSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 81,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 81,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,324 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 80,304 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,680 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,300 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHEILD INSECURE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FORM AUTO TRANSMISSION

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,873 miles

n/s front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,622 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,027 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 MSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 MSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW55 MSU registered?

KW55 MSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is KW55 MSU safe to buy?

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