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KM06 KKA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,579 mi
Last recorded164,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 164,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 162,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 158,153 miles

Both front to rear brakes pipes are corroded in places

Both o/s tyres have cuts in the tread

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged housing

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 157,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (upper of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect zero rebound damping (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front to rear brakes pipes are corroded in places

Both o/s tyres have cuts in the tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (upper of the two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 150,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 147,526 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,378 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 140,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,020 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 129,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 123,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 24 May 2014 98,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,049 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,778 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 20 May 2009 38,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 38,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

KM06 KKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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