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KJ06 BYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,236 mi
Last recorded188,236 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 188,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Offside Rear antiroll bar bush worn

brake wear light on but linings appear satisfactory

Fail 10 May 2018 188,232 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure in the wheel arch fouling on wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Offside Rear antiroll bar bush worn

brake wear light on but linings appear satisfactory

Pass 10 May 2017 173,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 162,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 162,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 157,897 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 143,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slighty cracked

Fail 6 May 2014 143,842 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slighty cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 106,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 86,438 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 86,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,894 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,082 miles

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

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

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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KJ06 BYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJ06 BYW, 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 KJ06 BYW registered?

KJ06 BYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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