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KS06 VLN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 95,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 95,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH NSF & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 95,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 95,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,811 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All items on the rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,752 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,752 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 89,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 89,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not locking into stalk (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 87,819 miles

various under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2020 87,787 miles

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

various under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,799 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,087 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,187 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,691 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 VLN 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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

KS06 VLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is KS06 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 VLN 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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