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KY06 OLN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

269,040 mi
Last recorded269,040 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 269,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 263,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 254,468 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 252,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Upper windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 228,917 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 206,789 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 206,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 184,576 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK ON REAR

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

BRAKE INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

OIL FILLER CAP ON ENGINE?

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTIROLL BAR 'D' BUSHES

Pass 11 Apr 2013 163,823 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 163,823 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front pads low

Front disc's very thin

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,067 miles

front disc's very thin

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

w/a requires checking

front disc's very thin

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,761 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 120,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,275 miles

tracking requires checking

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,692 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 OLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

KY06 OLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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