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KY06 OMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,635 mi
Last recorded128,635 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 OMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,635 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,272 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,700 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 118,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 115,378 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 115,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 109,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,757 miles

parking brake travel excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming low

front tryres feathering on outer edges

n/s/f jacking point rubber block missing

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

o/s/f brake disc facing wrong direction of rotation

Fail 17 Feb 2012 100,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake pads becoming low

front tryres feathering on outer edges

n/s/f jacking point rubber block missing

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

o/s/f brake disc facing wrong direction of rotation

parking brake travel excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,638 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,017 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f jacking point rubber support block missing

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted under vehicle

front brake discs lipped and scored /pads low

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 OMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

KY06 OMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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