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KS06 VDO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,349 mi
Last recorded166,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 166,349 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 150,773 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 141,601 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 118,724 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 118,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 105,746 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 88,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,099 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 85,092 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs lipped.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 79,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 76,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,268 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 71,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,495 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,526 miles

nearside front rim

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2010 29,526 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front rim

nearside rear and offside front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise offside plastic trim on floor/sill damage

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 VDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

KS06 VDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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