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KR06 EKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,713 mi
Last recorded149,713 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,713 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 149,713 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 145,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 138,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 131,986 miles

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

Underbody shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,326 miles

both rear flexis perishing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in osr anti roll bar d bush

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,083 miles

heat shield loose

nsr tyre close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield loose

nsr tyre close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,203 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs lipped

slight play in osf wheel bearing

stone chip

Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs lipped

slight play in osf wheel bearing

stone chip

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,230 miles

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 72,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,811 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 51,811 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,001 miles

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

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 May 2014 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,687 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,358 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 29,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 24,433 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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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KR06 EKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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