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KJ06 CAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

263,396 mi
Last recorded263,396 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 263,396 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 263,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 253,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 253,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 242,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view doesn't lock in place but unlikely to move while driving (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 231,662 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2016 231,662 miles

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe corroded through (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 222,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 210,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 210,344 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 198,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check brake pads when doing tyre appear low

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 198,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

check brake pads when doing tyre appear low

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 169,739 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 169,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 128,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 128,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,117 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

KJ06 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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