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KS06 FNL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,097 mi
Last recorded123,097 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,097 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 123,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake cable fouling propshaft

Pass 16 May 2019 113,329 miles

Rear d bushes Near side drop link

Under covers Engine covers

Fail 14 May 2019 113,329 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear d bushes Near side drop link

Pass 11 May 2018 98,090 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 98,090 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 93,955 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 88,471 miles

Centre exhaust flanges corroded badly

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 88,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre exhaust flanges corroded badly

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)

Pass 26 May 2015 75,306 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 7 May 2014 70,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 57,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2011 47,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,445 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,069 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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KS06 FNL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNL, 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 FNL registered?

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

Is KS06 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 FNL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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