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FV06 KVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,950 mi
Last recorded193,950 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 193,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 193,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 190,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 181,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 170,800 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner and outer sides of tread area

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge of tread area

Pass 17 May 2017 159,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 159,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 147,741 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 132,861 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 132,861 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 118,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 105,468 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 91,065 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 91,065 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 74,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 61,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,290 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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FV06 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FV06 KVL, 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 FV06 KVL registered?

FV06 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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