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KM06 FFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,550 mi
Last recorded140,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 FFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 140,550 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear run flat (ssr) tyre fitted

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded next to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 140,445 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure bracket(s) broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play and rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front low on pressure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded next to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,813 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,121 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,979 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly defective

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,601 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 74,948 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 74,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE NAILED

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

Pass 12 May 2015 65,716 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 59,659 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Jun 2014 59,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Apr 2013 50,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,642 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 42,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,031 miles

Oil leak on Automatic Transmition box

Fail 11 Apr 2009 19,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 19,158 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 FFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

KM06 FFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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