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KM06 CUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,858 mi
Last recorded50,858 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 CUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 50,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 49,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear either sides suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,999 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear anti-roll bar/torsion bar slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 42,774 miles

front and rear brake discs are slightly lipped

undertray is fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,958 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs partially worn (3.5.1i)

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs partially worn (3.5.1i)

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs are lipped

nearside rear tyre is cut on outer wall

under tray is fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 38,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,477 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,193 miles

Vehicle emissions are too clean to be detected by analyser, Vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,894 miles

Smoke emissions too low to be detected by analyser.Vehicle therefore vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,391 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,576 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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KM06 CUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 KM06 CUA, 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 KM06 CUA registered?

KM06 CUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is KM06 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 CUA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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