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KR06 SDZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,715 mi
Last recorded63,715 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 63,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Age related corrosion.

Bonnet struts weak.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,541 miles

Age related corrosion.

Age related corrosion.

Central exhaust bolts badly corroded.

Front exhaust mounting corroded & slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,846 miles

Age related corrosion.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure.

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

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged & water ingress.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 61,842 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Age related corrosion.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure.

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

Nearside side repeater lamp damaged & water ingress.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,184 miles

Age related corrosion.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Handbrake rubber missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Age related corrosion.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Handbrake rubber missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,518 miles

Age related corrosion.

Central Exhaust hanger corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2021 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Age related corrosion.

Central Exhaust hanger corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,042 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering/suspension/brake system corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2020 57,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering/suspension/brake system corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,620 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged /insecue ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 45,498 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 45,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,658 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,993 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,138 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,654 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 12,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SDZ 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 65.2%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

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

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