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KP06 DGF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear centre stop light not working

bonnet struts not working as intended

steering slightly pulling to left on road test

under trays fitted (limited access to testable items)

Fail 9 Jan 2026 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear centre stop light not working

bonnet struts not working as intended

steering slightly pulling to left on road test

under trays fitted (limited access to testable items)

Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights have a poor image

Pass 15 Jan 2024 103,202 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bonnet hydraulic struts u/s

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 103,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

bonnet hydraulic struts u/s

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,762 miles

bonnet gas struts not operating as intended

Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet gas struts not operating as intended

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,128 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,128 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,306 miles

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

body under trays fitted giving limeted access to testable items

bonnet suport struts not functioning as intended

parking brake travel in need of adjustment

Fail 7 Jan 2021 95,306 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body under trays fitted giving limeted access to testable items

bonnet suport struts not functioning as intended

parking brake travel in need of adjustment

Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,550 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 91,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,324 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 88,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,827 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,827 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 30 Jun 2016 78,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,550 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 3 Oct 2013 64,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,756 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,786 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,806 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 22 Oct 2009 40,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,145 miles

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

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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KP06 DGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KP06 DGF, 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 KP06 DGF registered?

KP06 DGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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