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KO06 LKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 124,919 miles

Boot load area full

Both front tyres are winter tyres

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust heat shield insecure(over the back box)

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

Under floor covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 124,919 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Boot load area full

Both front tyres are winter tyres

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust heat shield insecure(over the back box)

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

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,964 miles

Nearside Front jacking mounting missing

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

brake pipes at rear blistered along lengths.

engine mil lamp on.

full lower underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,766 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front jacking mounting missing

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

brake pipes at rear blistered along lengths.

engine mil lamp on.

full lower underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,359 miles

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

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

engine mil light on

Fail 27 Oct 2014 96,359 miles

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

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 2 Nov 2013 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,452 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 35,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 26,225 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KO06 LKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LKM, 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 LKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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