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KT06 AVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded in places

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,996 miles

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

front suspension arm front bushes starting to split both sides

Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

front suspension arm front bushes starting to split both sides

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,402 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses covered in grease/light corrosion ns & os. under trays fitted covering most of underside/floors & brake,fuel pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,295 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses covered in grease/light corrosion ns & os. under trays fitted covering most of underside/floors & brake,fuel pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2022 69,590 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,050 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,619 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,864 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 60,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,848 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,936 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 50,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,082 miles

nearside front tyre spliting

offside front tyre spliting

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,148 miles

full lower engine cover fitted.

side floor covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

full lower engine cover fitted.

side floor covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,002 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

full lower engine box & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall kerbed & worn on outer shoulder.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracking in treads @ shoulders.

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread @ shoulders.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,952 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,972 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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KT06 AVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KT06 AVB, 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 KT06 AVB registered?

KT06 AVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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