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KO06 ACU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,945 mi
Last recorded106,945 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,945 miles

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

osf rack end slight play

Fail 15 Nov 2023 106,943 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

osf rack end slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2022 102,420 miles

both rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2022 102,420 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

both rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,678 miles

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

Front Exhaust bracket snapped

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 97,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing On all 4 sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 30 Mar 2020 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. @rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears at flexi ends (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front. (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 32,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,022 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking (3.00 mill on tread)

plastic trims on outer sills

slight lipping on front brake discs

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 14,555 miles

both rear tyres have fatigue

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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KO06 ACU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KO06 ACU, 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 KO06 ACU registered?

KO06 ACU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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