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KS06 VDN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,456 mi
Last recorded152,456 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 152,456 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2026 152,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 149,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 147,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 144,924 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 144,924 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 143,139 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 143,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 140,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has been repaired.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel has been welded.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 134,810 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,542 miles

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Fail 31 Jul 2017 130,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear wiper does not clear screen

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,966 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 125,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 118,786 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fronts tyres wearing thin on inner edge

both rears wearing thin on inner edge

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

brake wear indicator light on

o/s washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both fron tyres wearing thin on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing thin inner edge

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

o/s washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 5 Jul 2013 79,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,277 miles

front brake imbalance close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,941 miles

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

front brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,821 miles

aux belt poor

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,248 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,741 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 VDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

KS06 VDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is KS06 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 VDN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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