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KM06 NHL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,456 mi
Last recorded135,456 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,311 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 128,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,242 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 120,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,681 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Have More Than Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Casing/Outlet Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and Rubber Dust Cover Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn to Near Limit on Inner Half of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and Play in Rubber Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Limit and Nearside Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn to On Limit on Inner Half of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 116,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bushes Have More Than Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Casing/Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and Dust Cover Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn to Near Limit on Inner Half of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced and Play in Rubber Mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY Worn to Near Limit on Inner Half of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms covered so not fully inspected

Fail 16 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension arms covered so not fully inspected

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,077 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil low.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,628 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 97,626 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,485 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,421 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f lower bumper area damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2014 86,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f lower bumper area damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,002 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine light on

slight noise from n s r wheel poss back plate catching

unable to properly inspect rear inner pads

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine light on

slight noise from n s r wheel poss back plate catching

unable to properly inspect rear inner pads

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,886 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 32,471 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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 NHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 NHL, 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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KM06 NHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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