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KM06 ZSL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,070 mi
Last recorded69,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,936 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray and sill covered under on both sides.

Pass 21 May 2021 63,575 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 62,385 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,440 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays /sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,927 miles

Engine under tray and under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 43,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine under tray and under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 36,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,240 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,710 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 17,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,687 miles

front wipers poor

offside rear wheel scratched

unable to see rear coil spring bases

undertray cracked

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 ZSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

KM06 ZSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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