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KR06 MKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,741 mi
Last recorded156,741 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 MKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 156,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 149,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 146,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 145,331 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 145,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 143,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 143,823 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 141,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 139,895 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 12 May 2020 139,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 12 May 2020 139,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 15 May 2019 136,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2019 136,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2018 134,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 134,210 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 132,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 129,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 129,172 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 125,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2014 123,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 119,249 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 115,858 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 99,896 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 99,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 80,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,034 miles

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

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 MKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR06 MKO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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