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KS06 VLM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,222 mi
Last recorded205,222 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 205,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 202,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 202,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 199,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 195,704 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Offside rear seat belt catch cover paired with tape

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 193,204 miles

Bonnet support struts weak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 189,575 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 187,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 183,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 182,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear anti-roll bar "D" bush's slightly worn.

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift..

Pass 9 Jun 2015 182,231 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar "D" bush's slightly worn.

Rear number plate has the backing starting to lift..

Pass 10 Jun 2014 165,283 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner and outer edges.

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

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

Rear number plate backing starting to come adrift.

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 30 May 2013 152,069 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 136,253 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on the outer tread area

offside front tyre worn low on both outer tread areas

slight cut in the nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 May 2012 136,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre worn very low on the outer tread area

offside front tyre worn low on both outer tread areas

slight cut in the nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 May 2011 118,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 99,162 miles

offside front tyre worn low on the outer tread areas

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,681 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 VLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

KS06 VLM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is KS06 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 VLM 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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