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KU06 UPY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 130,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 117,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,434 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 91,539 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,176 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 81,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner/outer edges

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2021 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on the inner/outer edges

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,408 miles

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

n/side front tyre slightly worn to outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,074 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,567 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,143 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,212 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,404 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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KU06 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

KU06 UPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is KU06 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 UPY 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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