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KU06 AHW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

292,314 mi
Last recorded292,314 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 AHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 292,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside headlamp bracket snapped but unit still secure

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 292,313 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside headlamp bracket snapped but unit still secure

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 285,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 285,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 278,555 miles

Offside Front Damage to wing

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 278,555 miles

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

Offside Front Damage to wing

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 264,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front inner rack has slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 264,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d link bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 240,162 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 204,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 204,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 172,780 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,465 miles

n/s/f wheel rim bent

Fail 10 Aug 2011 137,465 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim bent

Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,712 miles

SRS light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,029 miles

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

slight play in steering rack (worm or end?)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 80,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in steering rack (worm or end?)

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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KU06 AHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU06 AHW, 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 KU06 AHW registered?

KU06 AHW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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