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KV06 GDY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,546 mi
Last recorded122,546 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 122,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 93,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 86,412 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 82,601 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 68,994 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge and cracking on tread and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 63,544 miles

front and rear pads look low

plastic covers fitted to underside opf vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,424 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear pads look low

plastic covers fitted to underside opf vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,425 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,382 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,824 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,200 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,958 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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KV06 GDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KV06 GDY, 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 KV06 GDY registered?

KV06 GDY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is KV06 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 GDY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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