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KV06 VWC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 85,473 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,536 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,914 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 76,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,050 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 63,048 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front damage to tyre wall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,990 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,310 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,950 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 27,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,925 miles

both front brake discs wearing.

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge,

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,105 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 17,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

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 VWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 KV06 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

KV06 VWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 VWC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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