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KV06 MZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 MZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 128,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,725 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 119,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,309 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 77,752 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,676 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 56,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,291 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,690 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 36,602 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)

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

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

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 MZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

KV06 MZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 MZT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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