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KV06 VYE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,110 mi
Last recorded213,110 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 213,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 213,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (steel one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 195,932 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 195,928 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 182,782 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 182,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 167,245 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 167,245 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 151,220 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,283 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 136,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,710 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,162 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 92,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,772 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 67,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,452 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 VYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

KV06 VYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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