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KS06 FRC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 128,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,575 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Multiple rear suspension components corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 122,571 miles

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking at abs pump. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroded. Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Fail 11 Sep 2020 122,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower arm to the rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear multiple rear suspension components corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,058 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,074 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,579 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,216 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,720 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,206 miles

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 6 Sep 2010 41,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,041 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 35,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

KS06 FRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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