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KR06 ZFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

160,808 mi
Last recorded160,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 ZFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 160,808 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 156,962 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 156,885 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arms + EXCESS play in both lower front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,800 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 153,798 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous lower ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 148,144 miles

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

headlight lenses dull affecting light output

inner surface on front brake discs corroded + worn

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Fail 17 Nov 2021 147,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes to hoses n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

headlight lenses dull affecting light output

inner surface on front brake discs corroded + worn

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,266 miles

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Fail 3 Dec 2020 141,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on both rear brake pipes to hoses

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear + under bonnet obscuring view

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,006 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to limit

malfunction on n/s indicators (warning light)

plastic covers fitted under bonnet + under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Fail 20 Nov 2019 134,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear indicator bulb faded

Offside Rear tyre worn very close to limit

malfunction on n/s indicators (warning light)

plastic covers fitted under bonnet + under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,619 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has sidewall Damage

Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,446 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front headlight glass cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2017 118,420 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front headlight glass cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,045 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 89,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 89,325 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 82,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 73,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2012 73,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,686 miles

front brake discs worn pads getting low

Pass 20 May 2010 51,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing and lipped on inner face.

nearside side repeater condensated.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

Fail 12 May 2009 38,426 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing and lipped on inner face.

nearside side repeater condensated.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

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 ZFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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