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KV06 UNM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,186 mi
Last recorded106,186 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 UNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,186 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear coil springs are heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes are corroding

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 101,123 miles

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,880 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre is low on tread

one of the rear number plate bulbs is not working

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2023 90,677 miles

both rear coil springs are corroded

offside rear tyre is low on tread

Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,677 miles

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

offside rear tyre is low on tread

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,640 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven - possible tracking out

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,637 miles

Offside Side repeater missing mirror indicator lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven - possible tracking out

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,692 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded and small leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,210 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on gear box

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 65,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,027 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,243 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 52,172 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,650 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,663 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 UNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

KV06 UNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is KV06 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 UNM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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