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KV06 ZVA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 ZVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,808 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 94,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 91,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high ERRATIC (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 81,441 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,012 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,864 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 ZVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

KV06 ZVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is KV06 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 ZVA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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