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KT06 WKA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,983 mi
Last recorded133,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 WKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 133,983 miles

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

rear springs heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 128,738 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,647 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,715 miles

Rear rear coil springs corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,714 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working nearside door mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear brake pads getting low

Rear rear coil springs corroding

brake pad wear warning message on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,234 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,671 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,921 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,052 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,664 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 43,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,981 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on outer edge particularly the offside which is at the minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,981 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on outer edge particularly the offside which is at the minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

KT06 WKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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