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KY55 BZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,638 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,422 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 76,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 75,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 73,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 68,164 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,149 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,702 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust brackt broken but system still supported by other mountings

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,143 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 38,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2011 32,990 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,539 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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KY55 BZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KY55 BZU, 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 KY55 BZU registered?

KY55 BZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for KY55 BZU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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