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KT06 OPW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 96,385 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 93,224 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 93,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 84,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 79,251 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,771 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit (0.1 (b))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,855 miles

damage to offside front lower panel , inner wheel arch liner slightly loose

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,338 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,522 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,048 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 31,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 25,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,699 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 OPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

KT06 OPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2006.

Is KT06 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT06 OPW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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