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KV06 GFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,212 mi
Last recorded195,212 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 195,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 181,205 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,466 miles

Advise tyres on front are a different size from those on the rear .Front 225/45x17 .Rear 225/40x17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre on 2mm at parts - advise replacement 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm at parts ,advise replacement-225/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner bead of wheel has been repaired.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 177,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise tyres on front are a different size from those on the rear .Front 225/45x17 .Rear 225/40x17

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre on 2mm at parts - advise replacement 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm at parts ,advise replacement-225/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner bead of wheel has been repaired.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 162,934 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r lamp damaged but no white light showing to the rear

advise play in o/s/f inner joint

undertray covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 162,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise n/s/r lamp damaged but no white light showing to the rear

advise play in o/s/f inner joint

undertray covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 139,596 miles

Advise covers all over vechicle making difficult to inspect components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 139,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Advise covers all over vechicle making difficult to inspect components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,791 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 101,329 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 100,947 miles

Centre Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 86,337 miles

Advise front brake discs are both scored and pitted.

Fail 4 May 2012 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Advise front brake discs are both scored and pitted.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,369 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,760 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,760 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GFA, 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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KV06 GFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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