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KP06 DFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 138,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

various suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 5 Sep 2023 134,037 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 127,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,087 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,194 miles

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

Nearside Front flog light lens cracked

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern only just visible

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,737 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 86,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,867 miles

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

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

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

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,101 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake rubber pedal cover missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,224 miles

parking brake rubber missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,125 miles

park brake lever anti-slip pad missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,372 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,117 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit (2.0mm)

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 DFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP06 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

KP06 DFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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