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KR06 AEA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 119,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,570 miles

heavy corrosion on underbody and suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,032 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))

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

general corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Mar 2022 113,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

general corrosion on underbody

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,918 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 102,372 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,638 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,965 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,584 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,734 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,413 miles

middle exhaust section support hanger corroded off

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 62,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,293 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 44,874 miles

Front Brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,326 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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KR06 AEA 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 71.4%.

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 KR06 AEA, 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 KR06 AEA registered?

KR06 AEA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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