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KU06 NFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,630 mi
Last recorded191,630 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 NFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 191,630 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt and n.s.r belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 2.5 mm tread in centre and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 191,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n.s.r and o.s.r lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt and n.s.r belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres approx 2.5 mm tread in centre and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 188,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 182,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 182,219 miles

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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 165,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,193 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,001 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 78,928 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,779 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 NFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU06 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

KU06 NFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is KU06 NFE safe to buy?

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