MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Front wipers smear on screen
Nearside Front jacking block missing
Nearside Front wheel arch liner not fully secured
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear jacking block missing
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wipers smear on screen
Nearside Front jacking block missing
Nearside Front wheel arch liner not fully secured
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear jacking block missing
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front jacking point missing
Nearside rear suspension spring corroded
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front jacking point missing
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear suspension spring corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front jacking point missing
Nearside rear suspension spring corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front jacking point missing
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear suspension spring corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K100 ARU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 K100 ARU, 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 K100 ARU registered?
K100 ARU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.
Is K100 ARU safe to buy?
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