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KU06 URD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,430 mi
Last recorded135,430 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 135,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front foglamp not working not in test until 2018

Pass 19 Sep 2025 129,046 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and worn on edge 245/40/r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2-3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 129,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective mount not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and worn on edge 245/40/r17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2-3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,887 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 115,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear uneven brake application

Fail 12 Sep 2022 106,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear uneven brake application

Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush has slight wear

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar d bush has slight wear

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,036 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit (n/s 2mm) 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,934 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 63,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 60,991 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,460 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 53,174 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 49,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 49,485 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,157 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,077 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 URD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 URD, 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 URD registered?

KU06 URD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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