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KT06 HCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit [change asap] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit [change asap] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S front metal brake corroded on ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded on ends. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,616 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,391 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,402 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 48,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,044 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,651 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 33,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 33,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 28,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 21,617 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear number plate fading

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KT06 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

KT06 HCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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The MOT history for KT06 HCD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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