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KR06 ZFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 84,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,596 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 80,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush split / torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 75,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,799 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,211 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2020 63,284 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 63,284 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside at inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,233 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 42,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2014 38,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 34,195 miles

front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,583 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,763 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 18,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,314 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 ZFM 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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

KR06 ZFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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The MOT history for KR06 ZFM 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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