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KY06 KAU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 101,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,122 miles

corrosion to underside of the vehicle in multiple areas including prescribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,053 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of the vehicle in multiple areas including prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,009 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,528 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 63,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,756 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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KY06 KAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KY06 KAU, 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 KY06 KAU registered?

KY06 KAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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