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KS06 FFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,614 mi
Last recorded118,614 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,614 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear arms covered.

Fail 28 Nov 2025 118,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear arms covered.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 110,984 miles

Cover on rear lower arms.

Exhaust bracket corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel damaged.

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,982 miles

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

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

Cover on rear lower arms.

Exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,005 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 105,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER OF THE LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON MIN REQUIREMENTS 225 45 17 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 96,605 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE CHECK[ POOR VISABILITY ] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER OF THE LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON MIN REQUIREMENTS 225 45 17 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,031 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,291 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,031 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,711 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2010 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,319 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KS06 FFV 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 KS06 FFV, 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 KS06 FFV registered?

KS06 FFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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