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KU06 USF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front outer side wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,309 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 73,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,024 miles

EML light illuminated on dash instrument panel

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 56,660 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,721 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,801 miles

unable to check brake master brake pivit suspension top mounts fuel pipes fully due covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check brake master brake pivit suspension top mounts fuel pipes fully due covers fitted

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 USF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 USF, 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 USF registered?

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

Is KU06 USF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 USF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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