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KR06 EKG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,834 mi
Last recorded139,834 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 EKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 139,834 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 139,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 127,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 127,220 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wheel liner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder and air freshner (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2022 117,876 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

esp light came on

Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,899 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rust lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 113,890 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal does not fully return (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's rust lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,668 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 85,840 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 76,358 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 76,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 72,345 miles

signs of cracking/ageing both front tyres please check regually

suspect uneven rear brake pad wear n/s/r seems low

Pass 6 May 2014 67,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 61,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,069 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 11 Aug 2010 41,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 34,572 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 EKG 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 KR06 EKG, 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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KR06 EKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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