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KR06 ZCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,776 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 80,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,004 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 66,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,183 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished in tread

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2021 64,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and perished in tread

both rear tyres worn on edges and perished in tread

engine management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,444 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,593 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,149 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

both front tyres worn edges low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 49,149 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

both front tyres worn edges low

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,415 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,370 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,408 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,540 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 ZCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCE, 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 ZCE registered?

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

Is KR06 ZCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 ZCE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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