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KU06 OTF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside headlight aim on low limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,770 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,235 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 6 Sep 2014 79,207 miles

front inner pads appear very low.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front inner pads appear very low.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both fron t tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to have ply or cords exposed

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,779 miles

both fron t tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to have ply or cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,952 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

SRS warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,948 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,948 miles

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

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

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

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 OTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KU06 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

KU06 OTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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