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KM06 CUU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,867 mi
Last recorded155,867 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 CUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,867 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 155,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 146,830 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

near side front tyre very close to legal limit

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2018 146,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

near side front tyre very close to legal limit

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,850 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,048 miles

both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres VERY close to legal limit

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,960 miles

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 15 Jan 2013 100,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,020 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,321 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 87,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,106 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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KM06 CUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KM06 CUU, 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 KM06 CUU registered?

KM06 CUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KM06 CUU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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