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KT06 NLA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,963 mi
Last recorded158,963 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 158,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 153,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,050 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 147,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 126,397 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread area

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

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

both rear tyres have small cuts in tread area

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2014 102,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 102,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded, rear number plate slightly insecure, sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded, rear number plate slightly insecure, sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,432 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension and brske pipes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm on edges

slight corrosion on rear suspension and brske pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 47,952 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 May 2009 35,562 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 NLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

KT06 NLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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