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KT06 KWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,626 mi
Last recorded87,626 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 87,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 87,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 81,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,903 miles

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

handbrake performance low nearside

Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 66,195 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 63,432 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2019 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,873 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,873 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,320 miles

both front tires worn on outer edge

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s wing mirror insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,861 miles

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 16 Jul 2014 43,196 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 43,192 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,323 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,602 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,686 miles

Front & rear brake discs rusty / worn

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,585 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,263 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 35,263 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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 KWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KWV, 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 KT06 KWV registered?

KT06 KWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is KT06 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT06 KWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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