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KR06 EKT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,181 mi
Last recorded177,181 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 177,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 177,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 3mm left on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 168,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,841 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 155,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 150,384 miles

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Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,336 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 141,336 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside track arm mountain point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,329 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves cracking with age (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm inner bush has play in the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to fully inspect brake/fuel components due to under shields fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 121,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres feathering on edges slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm inner bush has play in the bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 2mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect brake/fuel components due to under shields fitted

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves cracking with age (4.1.D.1e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 109,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,545 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges (225/45/17)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges (225/45/17)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight buckle in nearside front road wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 98,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges (225/45/17)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges (225/45/17)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight buckle in nearside front road wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,071 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 64,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,832 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,830 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,577 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 29 May 2009 28,975 miles

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

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

imblance on front brakes(have brakes adjusted/repaired)

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 EKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 EKT, 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 EKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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