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KO06 LKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,567 mi
Last recorded153,567 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 153,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 145,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 135,008 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 135,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 124,481 miles

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 124,464 miles

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

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 124,362 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 124,351 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 124,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 111,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 86,356 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 78,093 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 69,953 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

both rear tyres worn to wear bars 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 53,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,579 miles

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 LKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KO06 LKL, 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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KO06 LKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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