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KM06 FBB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 84,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 84,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,274 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 82,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 79,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,046 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,099 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,168 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 55,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 55,080 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,154 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,126 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 44,126 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 44,076 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt very slow to retract

esp lamp light indicating fault

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,159 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,668 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 FBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

KM06 FBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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The MOT history for KM06 FBB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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