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KR06 VNN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,174 mi
Last recorded145,174 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 145,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 145,152 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 143,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 142,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 141,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both shocker absorber casing corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,516 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 133,516 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,504 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 116,687 miles

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

Roughness in structure bearings

Fail 12 Dec 2019 116,687 miles

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

Roughness in structure bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,357 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,912 miles

offside front tyre side wall cracks inner

Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre side wall cracks inner

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,244 miles

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

under body & engine covers ,items behind covers not tested

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,953 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 44,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,000 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,021 miles

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 25,361 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 VNN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

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

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