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KR06 WNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 WNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 145,787 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 127,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,419 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,393 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,393 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,958 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 59,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,399 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 53,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 42,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 38,432 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,735 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,938 miles

nsf tyre damaged on outer wall

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,937 miles

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

nsf tyre damaged on outer wall

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to see all brake pipes

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 WNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

KR06 WNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is KR06 WNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 WNX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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