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KR06 ELW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,103 mi
Last recorded144,103 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 144,103 miles

Nearside Front brake pads close to limit

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 144,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front brake pads close to limit

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, top cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 117,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 117,053 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,550 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,424 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,689 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 103,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,512 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undercover front to rear

Fail 13 Feb 2016 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undercover front to rear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deterirate

power steering is noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is starting to corrode and deterirate

power steering is noisey

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 78,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,147 miles

full under floor tray fitted unable to see all components

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2010 42,051 miles

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

full under floor tray fitted unable to see all components

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 May 2009 29,925 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,925 miles

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

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)

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 ELW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

KR06 ELW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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