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KT06 WKS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust section deteriorated, exhaust box breaking away from pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2019 116,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust section deteriorated, exhaust box breaking away from pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 104,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,544 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,790 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported to tail box (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,940 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,414 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,525 miles

srs light on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 69,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,715 miles

brakepipes obscure4d

Pass 13 Jan 2010 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

KT06 WKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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