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KS06 VLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,291 mi
Last recorded207,291 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 207,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 207,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2021 207,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/45/17 & offside front 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2021 207,248 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2019 190,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 190,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 173,106 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 173,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 153,022 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 120,877 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,938 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,153 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 74,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,566 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 VLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

KS06 VLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is KS06 VLV safe to buy?

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