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KY06 OLC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,480 mi
Last recorded163,480 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 163,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

used parts fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 163,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 155,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 145,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,514 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 141,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 133,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,656 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,856 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,886 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 92,607 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 87,662 miles

gearbox has misting of oil

Fail 1 May 2014 87,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gearbox has misting of oil

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 May 2013 80,290 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

n/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding (cross axle)

Fail 3 May 2013 80,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

n/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding (cross axle)

Pass 4 May 2012 76,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,553 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,575 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

pucture to n/s/r

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,973 miles

slight play in off side front wheel

slight ply in near side front wheel

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 OLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KY06 OLC, 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 OLC registered?

KY06 OLC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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