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KB06 GOU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,878 mi
Last recorded103,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 GOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 103,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 83,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 67,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,272 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2014 56,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2014 56,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,220 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,220 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,487 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2011 46,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,090 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,066 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 GOU 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 KB06 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

KB06 GOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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