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KP06 TYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,299 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 82,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,422 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,321 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seat ()

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2022 78,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone turanza er 300 205 / 55 r 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seat ()

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2020 73,990 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()

centre exhaust metal mount broken off

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,349 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,397 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,005 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,068 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 TYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

KP06 TYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2006.

Is KP06 TYS safe to buy?

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