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KP06 PYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,854 mi
Last recorded131,854 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 131,854 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake compensator (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,147 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 131,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 128,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,183 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,183 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 125,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,414 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 121,414 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,052 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,327 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,372 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,499 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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KP06 PYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP06 PYB, 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 KP06 PYB registered?

KP06 PYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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