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KW55 UYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 101,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 101,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light . (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,627 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,580 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 87,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,635 miles

Both front tyres bald around inner shoulders

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,348 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,981 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,806 miles

Offside front jacking point rubber block missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,181 miles

slight scoring to front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,000 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 UYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

KW55 UYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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