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KM06 FDP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,408 mi
Last recorded119,408 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 119,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to rear flex corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 111,211 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,415 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 106,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 101,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 100,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 99,954 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,014 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 78,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,753 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,636 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,227 miles

srs light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,410 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 FDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

KM06 FDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is KM06 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 FDP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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