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KR06 PFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,616 mi
Last recorded48,616 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 48,616 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 48,616 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,139 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,331 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,073 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 39,073 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,315 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 35,953 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 33,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 29,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,976 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,455 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,926 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 23,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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 PFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PFA, 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

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What year was KR06 PFA registered?

KR06 PFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is KR06 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 PFA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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