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K5 CLW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,042 mi
Last recorded104,042 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 CLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 104,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 96,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 60,511 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 60,509 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 56,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 43,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,854 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,335 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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K5 CLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K5 CLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 CLW registered?

K5 CLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is K5 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 CLW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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