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KR06 TLK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,225 mi
Last recorded121,225 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 121,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar wrap around bushes worn

Fail 20 Mar 2026 121,215 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar wrap around bushes worn

Pass 29 Jan 2025 100,251 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 88,864 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,856 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,467 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 69,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

possibly vehicle need front wheel alignment checking or adjusting

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,424 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 59,424 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,708 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of front lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,700 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

service light on dash

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 40,708 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,715 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 29,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,617 miles

covers over floors/sills/inner wings unable to see all testable items

small cut on inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 20,656 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 TLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

KR06 TLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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