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KV06 ZVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,346 mi
Last recorded159,346 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 ZVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,821 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Both rear tyres low

Parking brake anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 77,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,248 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2012 59,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

anti slip rubber missing on parking brake foot pedal

nearside front inner road wheel slight buckle on rim

offside front tyre slight damage on outer side wall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,658 miles

anti slip rubber missing on parking brake foot pedal

nearside front inner road wheel slight buckle on rim

offside front tyre slight damage on outer side wall but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,291 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 ZVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZVC, 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

How do I check the history of KV06 ZVC?

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What year was KV06 ZVC registered?

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

Is KV06 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 ZVC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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