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KS06 NLP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,603 mi
Last recorded147,603 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 NLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 147,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES NEAR REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 25 Apr 2025 147,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR BALL JOINT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR BALL JOINT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES NEAR REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jan 2024 133,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 133,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,179 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 110,972 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 110,966 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,742 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm minimum,worn inner edge,cracking to side ealls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres unevenly worn on the inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,277 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 62,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 53,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,241 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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KS06 NLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KS06 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS06 NLP registered?

KS06 NLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is KS06 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 NLP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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