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KP06 TZK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,920 mi
Last recorded143,920 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 143,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 143,919 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 140,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 135,657 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,565 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

Fail 27 Apr 2021 129,565 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front FOG LIGHT INOP

Pass 20 May 2020 122,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 114,127 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 114,127 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 107,432 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 107,432 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 96,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,812 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 73,431 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 52,745 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 42,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 42,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,652 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

chips in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,965 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 TZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

KP06 TZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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