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KY06 TYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,007 mi
Last recorded150,007 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 150,007 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 149,833 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front lower rear arm ball joint extra play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,791 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges warn (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 138,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint extra play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges warn (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,940 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 109,334 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 103,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 103,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,057 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,384 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,087 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,384 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,745 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,721 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,581 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 TYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

KY06 TYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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