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KR06 EMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,525 mi
Last recorded40,525 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 40,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 36,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 33,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 33,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,181 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 32,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 29,858 miles

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage near excess

Fail 7 May 2019 29,858 miles

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage near excess

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

Pass 9 May 2018 27,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 8 May 2017 26,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 26,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 23,929 miles

Offside Front Has outer side wall damage.

Fail 3 May 2016 23,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Has outer side wall damage.

Pass 5 May 2015 21,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 21,802 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 18,870 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 17,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,797 miles

Offside front tyre cracked in between tread and getting low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 13,587 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 11,273 miles

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

rear number plate

Pass 11 May 2009 9,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall reccomend attention soon

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 EMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

KR06 EMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is KR06 EMX safe to buy?

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