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KO06 AFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,596 mi
Last recorded165,596 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 165,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 165,584 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 157,561 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp loose but beam image within tolerance

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers & shields fitted

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 119,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 104,115 miles

Eml on

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,039 miles

Offside front tyre worn vlose to ther legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn vlose to ther legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,398 miles

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

o/side h/light adjusted from too low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,276 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,975 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 47,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,489 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 AFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KO06 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

KO06 AFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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