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KR06 AAU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,564 mi
Last recorded117,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,564 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 109,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 98,802 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 98,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,291 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 72,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,171 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,171 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating brake discs pited/corroded (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,953 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 43,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 35,436 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2012 35,425 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 May 2011 32,571 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 29,120 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 25,897 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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KR06 AAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR06 AAU, 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 KR06 AAU registered?

KR06 AAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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