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KR06 HYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,502 mi
Last recorded116,502 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 116,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,012 miles

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 25 Aug 2022 104,155 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 104,154 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 99,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,735 miles

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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,997 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,662 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,033 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

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

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