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KW55 TPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,329 mi
Last recorded186,329 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 TPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 186,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2026 186,326 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 186,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

o/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 22 Aug 2025 173,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks appearing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 162,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 158,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2023 158,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 154,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 151,866 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,345 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 149,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,359 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 143,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,166 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 137,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 114,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 96,861 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 96,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,014 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 71,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

offside front brake pads worn thin

offside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 27 May 2011 71,840 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

offside front brake pads worn thin

offside rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 2 Jun 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,558 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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 TPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

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

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