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KY06 VNM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,829 mi
Last recorded117,829 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,829 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,578 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,171 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,124 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 87,859 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Fail 6 Apr 2015 77,615 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,255 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 VNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

KY06 VNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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