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KV06 VWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,282 mi
Last recorded142,282 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 139,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside side repeater lens damaged

offside front wiper blade worn

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,108 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator lens small cracks

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,973 miles

both rear tyre treads worn low 3mm

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator lens small cracks

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust mounting bracket located near to tow bar frame

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,847 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyre treads worn low 3mm

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator lens small cracks

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust mounting bracket located near to tow bar frame

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,366 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside indicator siderepeator slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,086 miles

brake warning lamp stays on

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,785 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,299 miles

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

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

large under trays

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,589 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)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

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 VWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

KV06 VWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 VWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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