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KW55 MWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,144 mi
Last recorded203,144 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 203,144 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 195,264 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 188,499 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 182,383 miles

o/s mirror discoloured

slight binding after handbrake applied o/s rear

Pass 19 May 2021 179,222 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 179,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 175,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 171,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald outside edge. cords not exposed

Pass 5 May 2017 163,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 156,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 146,197 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear markers

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,766 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,187 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 73,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 58,349 miles

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

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

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 MWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

KW55 MWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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