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KU06 KGN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 78,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 76,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 75,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,525 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 72,772 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure rear view restricted (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both side Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Head lamp unite lose (top mount lose)

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,066 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 71,069 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 65,115 miles

Driver door interior handle damaged/broken

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 16 May 2018 65,115 miles

Driver door interior handle damaged/broken

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 60,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Second last exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 25 May 2017 60,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear Second last exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 May 2016 56,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 May 2016 56,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,606 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,763 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cut in offside rear tyre

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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KU06 KGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU06 KGN, 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 KU06 KGN registered?

KU06 KGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KU06 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 KGN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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