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KM06 EFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 EFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 127,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 127,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,239 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 123,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall due to being driven on under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses are cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake reduced indicating repair or adjustment required, nearside 130kgs, offside 200kgs

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both roll bar D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Roll bar D bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake reduced indicating repair or adjustment required, nearside 130kgs, offside 200kgs

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both roll bar D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 118,747 miles

Rear suspension components correded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,376 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,134 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in outer sidewall n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,985 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,174 miles

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

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 EFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EFT, 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 KM06 EFT registered?

KM06 EFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is KM06 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 EFT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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