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KU06 DRC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,256 mi
Last recorded169,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 169,256 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 163,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 163,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,759 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s +o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 142,757 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s +o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 125,122 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate half missing

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 125,122 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate half missing

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged N/S + O/S perrishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,150 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 45,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,917 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,937 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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KU06 DRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DRC, 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 DRC registered?

KU06 DRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is KU06 DRC safe to buy?

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