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KM06 VTV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,510 mi
Last recorded143,510 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 143,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

Fail 3 Jul 2026 143,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INOP

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH FRONT

Pass 26 Jul 2025 139,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 132,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 127,546 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 126,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2022 120,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,699 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 109,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 101,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,780 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 98,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,116 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 86,842 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,156 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,145 miles

Offside 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 VTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

KM06 VTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is KM06 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 VTV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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