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LM55 KNP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 134,120 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 134,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 131,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,180 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 127,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not fitted properly

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 113,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,077 miles

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

offside rear tyre tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 103,284 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,457 miles

rear pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,596 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 78,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 78,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,648 miles

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

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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LM55 KNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM55 KNP, 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 LM55 KNP registered?

LM55 KNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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