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KT06 AVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 AVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,019 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension componants corroded both sides

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 113,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 87,738 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,727 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hole in middle exhaust box

n/s/f brake pads and discs worn thin

Pass 5 Oct 2017 86,651 miles

middle to rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,575 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,220 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint

unable to check rear seat belts fully as rear seats folded away

Fail 23 Sep 2015 84,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint

unable to check rear seat belts fully as rear seats folded away

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,701 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,899 miles

plastic cover under vehicle restricting view of testable items

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 AVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KT06 AVG, 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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KT06 AVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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