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KS06 FFP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,060 mi
Last recorded174,060 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 174,060 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 174,060 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 173,719 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 168,677 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 168,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 168,534 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 155,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 149,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 149,727 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 143,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 143,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 138,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 138,862 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 135,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 131,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 121,724 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper

slight fluffing offside front seat belt

Pass 21 May 2010 95,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 69,623 miles

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

front brake pads and discs

nearside front tyre on legal limits reccomend attention soon

nearside rear coil spring rusty at bottom

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 May 2009 69,623 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake pads and discs

nearside front tyre on legal limits reccomend attention soon

nearside rear coil spring rusty at bottom

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 FFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FFP, 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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How do I check the history of KS06 FFP?

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What year was KS06 FFP registered?

KS06 FFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is KS06 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 FFP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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