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EX06 KBV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,847 mi
Last recorded130,847 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 KBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 130,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 110,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 80,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 74,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,241 miles

both rear tyre on 3mm

near side front tyre have nail in

strong advise front both tyre getting low from in and out edges near to cord

Fail 14 Apr 2015 49,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit and have cuts to sidewalls

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,305 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit and have cuts to sidewalls

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,985 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 38,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 28,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2011 20,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,155 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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EX06 KBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EX06 KBV, 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 EX06 KBV registered?

EX06 KBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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