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F16 KAB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,732 mi
Last recorded89,732 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 KAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 89,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,336 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 80,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 76,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 71,049 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,571 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near join to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 50,537 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

nearside front inside tyre near bald

Fail 12 Sep 2015 50,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front inside tyre near bald

Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,642 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

damage present on nearside front tyre outer sidewall (possible slight bulge starting to form)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 35,438 miles

offside door mirror/side repeater damaged (function not impared/minor sharp edges not likely to cause injury)

rear exhaust forward hanger heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,913 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,151 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside repeater damaged (function not impared)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,074 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre (presented for test showing 6psi) tyre run on flat

offside front door mirror/side repeater damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Pass 4 Aug 2009 15,617 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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F16 KAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F16 KAB, 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 F16 KAB registered?

F16 KAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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