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KB06 AOY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,035 mi
Last recorded97,035 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 97,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 95,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,582 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,706 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,112 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,643 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,509 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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KB06 AOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KB06 AOY, 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 KB06 AOY registered?

KB06 AOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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