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KR06 AEB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 AEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 75,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,601 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 68,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 65,184 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 50,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,141 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 33,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2020 21,512 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2019 18,544 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer side wall

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,485 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,203 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 AEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AEB, 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

How do I check the history of KR06 AEB?

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What year was KR06 AEB registered?

KR06 AEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is KR06 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 AEB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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