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KS06 FFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,217 mi
Last recorded239,217 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 239,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 239,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 139,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 131,042 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 119,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,927 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,927 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,382 miles

Dash indicates a fault on the nearside side repeater ( no fault found with with lamp )

Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,382 miles

Dash indicates a fault on the nearside side repeater ( no fault found with with lamp )

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

Pass 23 May 2013 87,839 miles

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

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

right hand side repeater showing on dash as inop but working

Fail 16 May 2013 87,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

right hand side repeater showing on dash as inop but working

Pass 21 May 2012 77,139 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 66,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 55,793 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 44,128 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 44,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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KS06 FFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS06 FFD, 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 KS06 FFD registered?

KS06 FFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KS06 FFD safe to buy?

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