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KT06 WHU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2023 151,269 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested ALL DISCS RUSTED. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX CORRODED. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road DAMAGED IN DRIVERS VISION. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BROKEN LENS.

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 151,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLY PIPE TOO FLEXY. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road LARGE DAMAGED AREA IN DRIVERS VEIW. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front FOG LAMP LENS BROKEN.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT WIRE LOOSE IN BRACKET ON BACK PLATE. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SHOWING SLIGHT SMEAR OF GREASE ON HOUSEING. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 141,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 130,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 130,646 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,871 miles

Offside HANDBRAKE SLIGHT DRAG.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 126,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,740 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,831 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,113 miles

advise vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2015 109,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 104,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 104,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,759 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 79,151 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 27,415 miles

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

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

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

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 WHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

KT06 WHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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