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KW55 YVH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 96,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,229 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 88,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,453 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,440 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,440 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 60,552 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,211 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,391 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 40,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,167 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 23,928 miles

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

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 YVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

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

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