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KY06 JZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

206,637 mi
Last recorded206,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 JZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 206,637 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 184,333 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 162,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 148,939 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 148,939 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 129,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 101,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 77,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,807 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 60,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,216 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,051 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,051 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,943 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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KY06 JZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY06 JZH, 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 KY06 JZH registered?

KY06 JZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is KY06 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY06 JZH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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