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KW55 VKV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,682 mi
Last recorded61,682 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,057 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,178 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 58,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,670 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 51,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 47,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,073 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,961 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,007 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,079 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 VKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW55 VKV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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