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KW55 VHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,416 mi
Last recorded174,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 174,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 174,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 168,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 161,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 161,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 159,988 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 154,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,716 miles

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

Fail 10 Feb 2017 143,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front slight play within steering rack

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on shoulders of tread

Pass 13 Feb 2016 133,590 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken and slighley insecure

Rear both Coil springs slighley corroded

engine cove fitted

item remove form drives view be for test

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 133,478 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low poss bcoz head lamp damage ? (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken and slighley insecure

Rear both Coil springs slighley corroded

engine cove fitted

item remove form drives view be for test

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 133,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 108,787 miles

n/s/f tyre low o/s/f lower arm slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,821 miles

osf drop link cover damaged, front inner brake pads look low, nsf ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2013 84,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake judder, free play in brake pedle, os headlight image poor, nsf lower ball joint cover poor, front tyres low on edges, osr tyre very much on limit both edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,471 miles

Engine And Side Undertrays Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,467 miles

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

Engine And Side Undertrays Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Edges

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 5 Jan 2011 45,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,094 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,378 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 VHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

KW55 VHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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