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K70 SET

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests32 (30 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

30 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 43,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,762 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Jan 2025 41,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 70,710 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 70,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 39,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,641 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 36,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,816 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 63,618 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,483 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 61,267 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre has small pieces of rubber taken from its tread.

Pass 1 May 2018 58,398 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,514 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in its outer edge.

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 May 2016 51,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 10,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 9,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 7,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 6,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 5,217 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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K70 SET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 K70 SET, 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 K70 SET registered?

K70 SET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is K70 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 SET shows 32 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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