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KR06 UEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 86,080 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,573 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm/rack has slight play in joint

rear sub frame and arms corroded/under sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2024 83,956 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 83,956 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,086 miles

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))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 81,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,207 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 78,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 76,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 74,331 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,282 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 69,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,109 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 65,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,989 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 60,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,686 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 51,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,895 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,030 miles

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 UEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

KR06 UEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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