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KY06 OMF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,121 mi
Last recorded84,121 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 84,121 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 84,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,543 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,219 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 67,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,159 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise repair Or replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,210 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,464 miles

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 55,222 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 19 Nov 2015 55,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,693 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequateley supported

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,693 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequateley supported

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,606 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 43,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 10 Mar 2010 27,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 27,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 22,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.

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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 OMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

KY06 OMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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