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KV06 UMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,284 mi
Last recorded102,284 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 102,284 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,284 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Both Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 89,969 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 89,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,238 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 76,816 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 76,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,769 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,371 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,324 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 66,324 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,282 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 63,281 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,964 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,770 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,210 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 UMJ 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 65.2%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

KV06 UMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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