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KS06 FRF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 135,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,995 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 106,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 106,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,887 miles

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,160 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,160 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,817 miles

rear exhaust slightly leaking and has a broken bracket

Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,003 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 14 Aug 2013 50,310 miles

front and read pads

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,962 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,167 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,513 miles

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

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 FRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

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

Is KS06 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 FRF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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