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KC06 VZN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 VZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 63,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower suspension arm bush split, leaking oil and has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner suspension bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and discoloured on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 60,168 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 58,937 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,946 miles

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 2 Jun 2018 53,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,080 miles

Front both tyres slightly cracking around outer sidewall.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,154 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 45,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,832 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 42,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 39,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,055 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators amber colour faded

o/s/f tyre tread low at edges

o/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 28 May 2009 27,941 miles

stone damage screen

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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KC06 VZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KC06 VZN, 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 KC06 VZN registered?

KC06 VZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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The MOT history for KC06 VZN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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