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KO06 YJB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 YJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 94,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,304 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2024 76,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2023 60,389 miles

Car heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,781 miles

Offside Front screenwash not work but sufficient amount of screen wash clearing screen

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,546 miles

canter exhaust bra kit broken

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,236 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,666 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Exhaust System Middle Box Bracket Is Broken But Still Exhaust System Is Secured With Other Brackets

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,393 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 10 Oct 2015 42,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 39,895 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,295 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,576 miles

front and rear number plate gaps.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,170 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,017 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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KO06 YJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KO06 YJB, 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 KO06 YJB registered?

KO06 YJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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