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KJ06 FBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,349 mi
Last recorded156,349 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 156,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 132,175 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both n/s and o/s tyres worn outer edges

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,007 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,753 miles

Offside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2017 60,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,150 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,931 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 36,931 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,784 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,773 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,799 miles

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

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)

front exhaust flexible joint rattling

offside front tyre cut on inner side wall but not showing cords

oil loss from rear of engine undertray

refitted incorrectly fitted offside wiper blade

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 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ06 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

KJ06 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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