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KG06 GBV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,955 mi
Last recorded156,955 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 156,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2024 156,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 155,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and both side under sill cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 140,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 135,432 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 122,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 117,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 112,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 100,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,318 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 85,364 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,294 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 81,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,851 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 GBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 KG06 GBV, 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 GBV registered?

KG06 GBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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