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KM06 ZRV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,469 mi
Last recorded157,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ZRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 157,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation can not test front and rear lights (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 132,174 miles

general under body surface rust

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 112,647 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,495 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,495 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,269 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,269 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,335 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,714 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,263 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,991 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 42,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,436 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake pads low

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 ZRV 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 61.1%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

KM06 ZRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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