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KP06 DFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 DFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2022 132,200 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 129,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 126,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm Remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,043 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,597 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,056 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 72,883 miles

Wipers starting to smear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,666 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damage inner edge

n/s/r diff seal weeping fluid

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear plate faded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,736 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 DFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

KP06 DFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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