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KV06 OGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,151 mi
Last recorded64,151 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,151 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 62,443 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 62,443 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,597 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,489 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 52,487 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,985 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,667 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,200 miles

Corrosion to some undercarriage components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 34,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroding

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,166 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,754 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,491 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,084 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,084 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,575 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 OGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGU, 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 KV06 OGU registered?

KV06 OGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is KV06 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 OGU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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