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119,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive around the automatic gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear trail arm corroded but not weakened and the bushes also cracked and perished but no excessive movement
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear trail arm corroded but not weakened and the bushes also cracked and perished but no excessive movement
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unable to test height and angle (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on hand break cable also direct over the hand break cable not under the cable (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive around the automatic gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear trail arm corroded but not weakened and the bushes also cracked and perished but no excessive movement
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear rear trail arm corroded but not weakened and the bushes also cracked and perished but no excessive movement
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust mount broken
rear brake pads worn very low
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust mount corroded and insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust mount corroded and insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY06 VUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 VUV, 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 VUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.
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