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KR06 ABF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 143,227 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 143,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 137,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 132,542 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped o\s and n\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust weak and corroding

hand brake just efficient

rear subframe corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2022 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust weak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2021 116,304 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 116,304 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 113,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2020 113,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 105,442 miles

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

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

paring brake travel

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,549 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust brackets corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

outer sill and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3000 miles (3.5.1g)

outer sill and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s front anti roll bar link arm joint worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,840 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s front anti roll bar link arm joint worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,689 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wet conditions

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,138 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low and discs worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,394 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,238 miles

Unable to see testable items due to large plastic covers

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 ABF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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