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FR06 KAT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,633 mi
Last recorded154,633 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR06 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 154,633 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 139,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 139,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 132,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 115,937 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,642 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 81,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 62,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 54,058 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,531 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,901 miles

puncture in os rear tyre!

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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FR06 KAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FR06 KAT, 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 FR06 KAT registered?

FR06 KAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is FR06 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR06 KAT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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