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FB06 KPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 104,171 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 95,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 89,182 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 81,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,615 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 63,615 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 40,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,620 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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FB06 KPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FB06 KPY, 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 FB06 KPY registered?

FB06 KPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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