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FH06 NKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,223 mi
Last recorded190,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 NKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 190,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 190,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 178,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 142,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet struts weak

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc light scoring and corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F lower arm upper ball joint boot ill fitted but still prevents dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower ball has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 136,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S front to back metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S front to back metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet struts weak

Exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc light scoring and corrosion to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F lower arm upper ball joint boot ill fitted but still prevents dirt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F lower ball has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 103,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 92,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,733 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,733 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 45,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 37,477 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,239 miles

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,896 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 19,896 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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FH06 NKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH06 NKM, 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 FH06 NKM registered?

FH06 NKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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