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KM06 KCV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,854 mi
Last recorded85,854 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,048 miles

under tray fitted at time of the test

Pass 11 May 2018 79,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2018 78,992 miles

Nearside 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 7 Apr 2017 73,584 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower ball joint slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 69,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower ball joint slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,881 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,582 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 53,605 miles

engine management light on

high level stop lamp not working x1 bulb

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 4 May 2012 45,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,217 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside tyre valve cap missing, gearbox leaking oil.

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 KCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM06 KCV registered?

KM06 KCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is KM06 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 KCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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