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KW55 VOV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,546 mi
Last recorded234,546 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 234,546 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 234,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 225,795 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 225,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 207,349 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 186,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 110,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 104,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,554 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 57,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,737 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 VOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

KW55 VOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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