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KP06 LCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,099 mi
Last recorded120,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 120,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive PLUS REAR ARMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,160 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,375 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 107,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 105,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 105,353 miles

Emissions not tested due to eml (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,859 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 20 Jan 2017 65,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at coil spring (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded twin mains at fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,134 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,134 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 40,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,576 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 34,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 29,915 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,940 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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KP06 LCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KP06 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

KP06 LCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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