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KS06 WFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,860 mi
Last recorded181,860 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 181,860 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to offside rear door

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded & has slight blow at rear

front brake pads & discs wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2021 172,847 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to offside rear door

both rear & offside front tyre tread worn close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded & has slight blow at rear

Fail 23 Oct 2021 172,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to offside rear door

both rear & offside front tyre tread worn close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded & has slight blow at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2020 165,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded & has slight blow at rear

Fail 29 Oct 2020 165,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & sill covers fitted

exhaust system corroded & has slight blow at rear

Pass 25 May 2019 154,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 147,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 147,329 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread

exhaust system corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 138,543 miles

under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 138,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 132,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2014 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,371 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,301 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,924 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,183 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 WFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WFK, 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

How do I check the history of KS06 WFK?

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What year was KS06 WFK registered?

KS06 WFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KS06 WFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 WFK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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