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KT06 AVF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 AVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,208 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 75,920 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 75,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,731 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 69,731 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,537 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/r/tyre has cuts but not reached the cord

Fail 23 Sep 2013 58,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,080 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,805 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

front indicators pale

o/s/f wing liner missing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 12,545 miles

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,545 miles

Cuts on nearside front tyre outer wall.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,344 miles

previous accident damge to front on car, a/c pipes cut threw, wiring haging down, headlamp mountings damaged, air bags ignited, weld repair to subframe.

srs light on, eml on, o/s/f inner plastic arch missing, n/s/r fog inop, front discs slightly worn, alloy wheels damaged, n/s/f tyre cut in tread.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 6,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

previous accident damge to front on car, a/c pipes cut threw, wiring haging down, headlamp mountings damaged, air bags ignited, weld repair to subframe.

srs light on, eml on, o/s/f inner plastic arch missing, n/s/r fog inop, front discs slightly worn, alloy wheels damaged, n/s/f tyre cut in tread.

Fail 16 May 2009 6,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SRS light was on during test/ EML light was on during test/ Front brake discs are slightky worn/ Alloy rims are damaged/ Exhaust system is corroded/ Air con pipes have been cut through/ Near side front tyre is cut in tread

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 AVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AVF, 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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KT06 AVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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