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KW55 UYR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 134,596 miles

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

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

Rear underbody and running gear corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,157 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 128,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 124,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 119,698 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 119,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 114,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 109,896 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,221 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,914 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,608 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,563 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 UYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

KW55 UYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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The MOT history for KW55 UYR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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