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MT06 KWC

2006 Mercedes-benz 280

Silver Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,581 mi
Last recorded125,581 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 28088,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,581 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 117,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm worn inner & outer edges / tread damage (4.1.E.1)

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

steering is notchy

Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,629 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm worn inner & outer edges / tread damage (4.1.E.1)

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

steering is notchy

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,040 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,040 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,299 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,283 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,954 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,757 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 35,757 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
Full Mercedes-benz 280 reliability report

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MT06 KWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 in Silver with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 88,282 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 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT06 KWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MT06 KWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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