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MT06 KSE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,002 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 126,999 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 108,187 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,073 miles

engine and under covers fitted

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,853 miles

Rear Upper brake light covered over

rear tyres different size to front tyres

under covers and side skirts fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Upper brake light covered over

rear tyres different size to front tyres

under covers and side skirts fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust hanger rusted away

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,315 miles

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a slit developing on inner sidewall.

Surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,617 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away.

Cuts in inner and outer sidewall of right hand rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,615 miles

Slight play in left hand front lower (rearmost) ball joint.

Small cuts in right hand front tyre on inner sidewall.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,614 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Slight play in left hand front lower (rearmost) ball joint.

Small cuts in right hand front tyre on inner sidewall.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,488 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,486 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MT06 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MT06 KSE, 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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MT06 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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