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KV06 DWU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 138,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Damage

Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken

Fail 2 Nov 2018 138,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre Side Wall Damage

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 Side Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Hanger Broken

Pass 8 May 2018 129,785 miles

exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 4 May 2018 129,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 3 May 2017 115,340 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 115,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,789 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,789 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

*** E.M.L. LIGHT ON ***

*** N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED ***

*** N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED ***

*** REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY/STEPPED ON INNER EDGES ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F = 0.0MM*** , O/S/R = 3.0MM , N/S/F AND N/S/R = 4.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED , O/S/F SERIOUSLY ***

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,598 miles

*** E.M.L. ON ***

*** N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED ***

*** SERVICE OVER DUE? ***

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

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

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

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

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = *** O/S/R & N/S/R = 2.0MM*** , O/S/F = 5.0MM , N/S/F = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

**** ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ****

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,328 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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KV06 DWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV06 DWU, 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 KV06 DWU registered?

KV06 DWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is KV06 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 DWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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