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KP06 TWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

82,065 mi
Last recorded82,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,065 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens ... broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,914 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front foglight lens broken

message for taillight fault

Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,914 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front foglight lens broken

message for taillight fault

Pass 9 Jan 2024 81,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light lens broke

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,209 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central front,Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central rear, Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

Fail 16 Jan 2023 81,209 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central front,Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central rear, Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,193 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe support broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking noise from alternator/area

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,191 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe support broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Knocking noise from alternator/area

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,947 miles

Knocking noise from alternator/area

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe to rear silencer support broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,074 miles

Knocking noise from alternator/area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe to rear silencer support broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Knocking noise from alternator/area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe corroded but not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe to rear silencer support broken but system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,545 miles

Knocking noise from alternator

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Support prior to rear silencer, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Knocking noise from alternator

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Support prior to rear silencer, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,956 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 62,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2016 43,113 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 43,113 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,862 miles

off/side and near/side rear tyres cracking on outer edge but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,513 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 5,715 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 TWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

KP06 TWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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