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KP06 AHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,512 mi
Last recorded141,512 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 127,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 125,150 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 125,137 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 118,955 miles

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

Rear noise / slight drag rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear noise / slight drag rear brakes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,546 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on edges. 4. Front brake pads wearing low.

5. Nearside near tyre wearing low on inside edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,450 miles

1. Plastic underbody panels fitted at time of test. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 24 May 2013 90,119 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,521 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 61,325 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

ENG TOP/BOTTOM COVERS==SLIGHT SPLIT NSF INNER TCA BUSH

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,051 miles

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

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

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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KP06 AHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KP06 AHU, 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 KP06 AHU registered?

KP06 AHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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