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KY06 KWV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,812 mi
Last recorded119,812 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 KWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 119,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 119,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,365 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 115,811 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 113,379 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 113,370 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,485 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,105 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, and has damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine, body, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge, and has damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,294 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 89,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 34,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,177 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 42,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,052 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 KWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWV, 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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KY06 KWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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