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KT06 AHV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,646 mi
Last recorded183,646 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 AHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 183,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view up edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension is corroded

engine management lamp is on

Fail 12 May 2020 183,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view up edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension is corroded

engine management lamp is on

Pass 20 May 2019 179,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement outer edge of tyre devoid of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to limit advise early replacement

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear front limited view brake pads getting low advise further inspection

Rear rear washer not working leaking in tailgate

Rear suspension heavily corroding

engine management light on

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 17 May 2019 179,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement outer edge of tyre devoid of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to limit advise early replacement

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear front limited view brake pads getting low advise further inspection

Rear rear washer not working leaking in tailgate

Rear suspension heavily corroding

engine management light on

many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 18 May 2018 171,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper windscreen has some damage

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

many underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

underbody brakes suspension and steering parts have heavy surface rust

Fail 18 May 2018 171,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb location clip weak advise further inspection beam corrected for test (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper windscreen has some damage

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

many underpanels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

underbody brakes suspension and steering parts have heavy surface rust

Pass 16 May 2017 160,487 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 132,640 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,286 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,562 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,694 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,394 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,129 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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KT06 AHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT06 AHV, 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 KT06 AHV registered?

KT06 AHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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