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R30 KSD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 KSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 80,932 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 79,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,055 miles

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 66,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 56,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,458 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,035 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 9 Jun 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 21,812 miles

near side rear road spring is very close to lowerarm poss not seated corectly but can not see to fail

Fail 22 May 2013 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side rear road spring is very close to lowerarm poss not seated corectly but can not see to fail

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,517 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,163 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 23 Feb 2011 8,937 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,554 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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R30 KSD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R30 KSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R30 KSD registered?

R30 KSD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is R30 KSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 KSD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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