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KR06 ZHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

225,612 mi
Last recorded225,612 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 225,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear sections.And o/s/f,n/s/f . (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Slight wear front anti roll bar D bushes.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All fronts. (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 15 May 2017 222,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 215,711 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf d-rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray

Fail 23 Feb 2016 215,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush osr and nsr lower pin/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended only stop lamp working when tested (1.9.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf d-rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr d-rubbers worn (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertray

Pass 25 Mar 2015 195,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded, osr and nsr lower

nsf brake disc scored, pitted outer rims

nsf brake pads worn more than osf

nsf tyre chunk outer wall

nsr and osr anti roll bar link bar (lower) bushes perishing

osf and nsf (front) lower arm, inner bushes perishing

osf wheel slightly distorted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 195,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded, osr and nsr lower

nsf brake disc scored, pitted outer rims

nsf brake pads worn more than osf

nsf tyre chunk outer wall

nsr and osr anti roll bar link bar (lower) bushes perishing

nsr disc makes clinking noise from inside when spun

osf and nsf (front) lower arm, inner bushes perishing

osf wheel slightly distorted

Pass 8 May 2013 152,299 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 152,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 126,666 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 100,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 83,675 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 83,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2009 63,950 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 ZHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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