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KG06 GBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,382 mi
Last recorded157,382 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 GBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 157,382 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

boot warning light on dashboard

Pass 3 Mar 2018 142,855 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn and nail in n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 142,848 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn and nail in n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,981 miles

blue smoke from exhaust

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,843 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,625 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 117,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,305 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2014 90,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,269 miles

two front tyres showing wear on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,110 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,393 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/r tyre starting to wear thin

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres sligth side wall damage

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,396 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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KG06 GBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KG06 GBU, 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 KG06 GBU registered?

KG06 GBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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