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KV06 GEK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,451 mi
Last recorded125,451 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,451 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 125,451 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 118,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf tyre age cracking and wearing more on the inner edge.

slight play in both rear droplinks.

Fail 14 May 2018 118,368 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temperary cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf tyre age cracking and wearing more on the inner edge.

slight play in both rear droplinks.

Pass 16 May 2017 109,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone chipped / cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 200 / 100

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 May 2017 109,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens holed / damaged (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating 100 - 120KgF deflection + pedal deflecting (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone chipped / cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 200 / 100

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 13 May 2016 98,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 87,448 miles

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tred

osr tyre starting to split between tred

Fail 12 May 2015 87,388 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tred

osr tyre starting to split between tred

Pass 1 May 2014 78,642 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,754 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 58,753 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,348 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 22,371 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,488 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,488 miles

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

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 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GEK, 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 KV06 GEK registered?

KV06 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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