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KY06 JZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

155,148 mi
Last recorded155,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 JZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 155,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 147,540 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 147,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 139,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 132,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 100,262 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,493 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,959 miles

near side tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,336 miles

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

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 JZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JZU, 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 KY06 JZU registered?

KY06 JZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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The MOT history for KY06 JZU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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