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KR06 DVH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,817 mi
Last recorded145,817 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 145,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 136,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 128,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 121,771 miles

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

Offside and nearside headlamp brackets broken but head lamps secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,375 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,071 miles

brake pipes covered in sealant and dirt unable to inspect

heavy corrosion to offside rear coil spring

noise from rear brakes

play detected at front wheels

Fail 27 Dec 2017 102,999 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure drivers (8.1.1)

brake pipes covered in sealant and dirt unable to inspect

heavy corrosion to offside rear coil spring

noise from rear brakes

play detected at front wheels

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,677 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,677 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,407 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure mountings damaged (1.7.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 8 Dec 2014 65,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 65,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,522 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 57,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,861 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,021 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 DVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

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

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