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KS06 LTA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 112,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stone chip on screen

Fail 20 Jul 2026 112,004 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stone chip on screen

Pass 28 Jul 2025 104,498 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 104,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm also worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 100,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light flashing instead of indicator , indicating fault with rear light unit/wiring (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm also worn out outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2023 98,831 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,447 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,380 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 91,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,228 miles

Trays covering underside of vehicle.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 86,225 miles

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

Trays covering underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,981 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs starting to lip ,

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,138 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,870 miles

cracks in o/s/f tyre sidewalls

front pads wearing

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,872 miles

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

deep cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

service due in 400 miles

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,607 miles

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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KS06 LTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

KS06 LTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is KS06 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 LTA shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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