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KS06 FTN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 83,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2020 76,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front sides of the vehicle,** the back arms on the front suspension** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted marked in yellow, small sharp edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 58,429 miles

nearside rear jacking point missing

slight oil loss

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,394 miles

ADVICE TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE'S.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +OUTER WALL CUT. (4.1.E.1)

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

SUSPECT OIL LEAK'S FROM AUTO GEARBOX.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 51,121 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,537 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,211 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,216 miles

near side rear tyre wearing frome outer edge

near side front tyre wearing frome outer edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,882 miles

1.s.r.s. light staying on.

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,218 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 23,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

s.r.s. light staying on.

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 FTN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS06 FTN registered?

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

Is KS06 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 FTN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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