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KP06 TYO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,785 mi
Last recorded156,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 156,785 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Subframe Corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 156,780 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Subframe Corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

subframe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 147,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 147,531 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,055 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 124,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,732 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,630 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,821 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 86,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,050 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,337 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,871 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,222 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 40,054 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 TYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

KP06 TYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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