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KV06 URA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,629 mi
Last recorded183,629 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 183,629 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack / tapped - still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

under vehicle+all steering suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2025 183,629 miles

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack / tapped - still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under vehicle+all steering suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 178,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked / still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers + shields fitted

parking brake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2023 172,842 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 166,262 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers Smeary

Fail 7 Oct 2022 166,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,111 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 158,111 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,360 miles

Covers and shields

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,737 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 120,978 miles

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

Front both sides brake discs slightly worn and lipped

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,314 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011
Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,572 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,946 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 URA 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 76.2%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

KV06 URA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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