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KX55 BXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 BXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 118,851 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has cut in outer sidewall ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade split & bit smeary but clearing screen still

Rear exhaust metal hanger near diff corroded away & missing, but exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,847 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Rear Brake pads very low

Rear Exhaust bracket adrift

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,847 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pads very low

Rear Exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,291 miles

Rear brake pads quite low

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 110,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads quite low

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped

engine oil low

front wipers bit smeary

n/side front tyre outer edge very low tread & outer sidewall perishing

n/side rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

o/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 105,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped

engine oil low

front wipers bit smeary

n/side front tyre outer edge very low tread & outer sidewall perishing

n/side rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

o/side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,274 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 84,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,211 miles

r/n/s tyre is worn & on the limit

r/o/s tre is worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,966 miles

Front nearside tyre worn

Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,914 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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KX55 BXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KX55 BXN, 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 KX55 BXN registered?

KX55 BXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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