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KM06 ZRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 157,976 miles

rear reg plate slightly poor condition..under side covered.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 157,919 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear reg plate slightly poor condition..under side covered.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 155,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint with rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joint with rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted. Offside door mirror glass faded.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,252 miles

Offside door mirror glass view slightly obscured by tint.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,046 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (joint with rear flexi hoses).

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2022 145,995 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower suspention arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear. (joint with rear flexi hoses).

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 140,630 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 140,630 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,798 miles

Both sides sill covers, under engine tray & undersides covers fitted.

Nearside Side Mirror unit insecure.

Offside Side Mirror glass faded.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding & uneven brake pads worn. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both sides sill covers, under engine tray & undersides covers fitted.

Nearside Side Mirror unit insecure.

Offside Side Mirror glass faded.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,348 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 128,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,689 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 31 May 2018 109,684 miles

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

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 13 Jun 2017 109,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,174 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 12 Jun 2015 86,009 miles

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

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

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

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

f/ discs and pads worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,618 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,617 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres uneven wear.

O/F/F tyre cracking.

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 63,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres uneven wear.

O/F/F tyre cracking.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,262 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,531 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,758 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 21,465 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)

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 ZRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

KM06 ZRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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