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KU06 KLS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,545 mi
Last recorded97,545 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,545 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 97,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 82,307 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 82,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,672 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 78,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 76,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,402 miles

Brake Pipe Are Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Side Rear (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded

Front disc Has Slightly Lipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,330 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 58,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,651 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 51,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,027 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KU06 KLS, 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 KU06 KLS registered?

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

Is KU06 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 KLS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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