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KU06 RKW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,634 mi
Last recorded116,634 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 RKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 110,989 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 110,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and badly cracked.recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres badly cracked and recommend replacement

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented\damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,584 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,584 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 95,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,593 miles

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 30 May 2014 74,581 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. (Under inflation?)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,728 miles

front brake pads wearing low

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 17 May 2011 48,045 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,393 miles

oil level below min when presented

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,658 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 RKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU06 RKW registered?

KU06 RKW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for KU06 RKW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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