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KW55 VKF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,691 mi
Last recorded65,691 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 65,691 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,403 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,152 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

rear underneath rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2018 53,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall size Dunlop 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

rear underneath rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,603 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 48,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,620 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,003 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,530 miles

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

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,656 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,413 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 VKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

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