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KR06 ZHB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 ZHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover undertrays

Fail 31 Jul 2025 123,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted , corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged , cracking in tread , screws in tread

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside wing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front nails in tyre tread

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded , pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 121,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH pitted , corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged , cracking in tread , screws in tread

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside wing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front nails in tyre tread

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded , pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 118,396 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 116,131 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 116,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 107,578 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,867 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 89,572 miles

O&NSR brake pipes greased restricting view of component

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,441 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked 245/40/17

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,438 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked 245/40/17

Pass 28 May 2015 70,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2013 56,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,131 miles

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

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

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 ZHB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

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

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