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KU06 KLF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,286 mi
Last recorded160,286 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 160,286 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 160,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 148,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 148,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,331 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode to flexi

unable to inspect component underside the vehicle properly due to covers covering them

Fail 26 Mar 2022 119,323 miles

All direction indicators not working both rears (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

battery insecure but not likely to fall

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode to flexi

unable to inspect component underside the vehicle properly due to covers covering them

Pass 23 Mar 2021 118,872 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,155 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,598 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wing damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wing damage

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,645 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,138 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,851 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,115 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 55,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KU06 KLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KLF, 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 KLF registered?

KU06 KLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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