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KW55 VMT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,481 mi
Last recorded212,481 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 212,481 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 212,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,661 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,858 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,484 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear pads wearing

rear springs corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2018 103,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing

rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear pads wearing

rear springs corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,167 miles

both rear tyres low

exhaust hangers corroded

slight side to side movement in nearside front wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,991 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure and has melted headlamp,requires new headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front lower wheel arch trim missing.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front lower wheel arch trim missing.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,602 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,608 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,053 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,283 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 VMT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

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

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