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KU06 ZOS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 ZOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 126,007 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,857 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 123,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 118,308 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 118,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn JOINT THAT BOLTS UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ARM THAT BOLTS UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn JOINT THAT BOLTS UP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 112,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 112,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,883 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,845 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm has rust in pin bush

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,738 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 87,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,710 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,303 miles

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut in two places but no cords visable

Fail 28 Aug 2012 61,303 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner tyre wall cut in two places but no cords visable

tracking check advised

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,771 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 35,751 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise tracking check

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,813 miles

both rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators

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 ZOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ZOS, 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

How do I check the history of KU06 ZOS?

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What year was KU06 ZOS registered?

KU06 ZOS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is KU06 ZOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 ZOS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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