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FV06 KWT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,842 mi
Last recorded80,842 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,842 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Recommend replacing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front and rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Boot full at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers ,under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,056 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 77,056 miles

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

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,733 miles

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 72,733 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,362 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,362 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,101 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,244 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,244 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,223 miles

n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage and is wearing on the inside tread

o/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre has sidewall damage and is wearing on the inside tread

o/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 21 Oct 2011 51,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 39,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 KWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

FV06 KWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FV06 KWT shows 18 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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