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K7 PPG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,788 mi
Last recorded115,788 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 PPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 115,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

movement in suspension bushes

parking brake lever sticking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack / inner rack end area (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

movement in suspension bushes

parking brake lever sticking slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2018 112,992 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front most joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tyre worn and perished ()

brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front most joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tyre worn and perished ()

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,544 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 107,112 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,252 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

droplink gaiters perished

movement suspension joints

nearside rear light lens damaged

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2014 101,921 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e/m light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,092 miles

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2012 96,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,723 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 88,196 miles

Nearside 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)

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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K7 PPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K7 PPG, 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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K7 PPG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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