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KY55 CGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 73,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noisy when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,025 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 66,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim too high both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,041 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 64,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 60,852 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 57,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,589 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,126 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 CGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY55 CGX registered?

KY55 CGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is KY55 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY55 CGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY55 CGX have outstanding finance?

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