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KY06 VJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,510 mi
Last recorded162,510 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 162,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight surface corrosion front to rear under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Majority of the rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2022 160,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 157,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 157,718 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake pipes deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 153,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 150,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 147,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 135,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,375 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,989 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,727 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE SERIOUSLY WORN & ALSO LIPPED (PLZ REFR2SPEC).,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx..

Fail 3 Mar 2011 96,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 3 Mar 2011 96,469 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 80,196 miles

n/s handbrake lower effort than o/s 143/278

rear pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2009 57,845 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 VJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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