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KY06 VSF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,902 mi
Last recorded173,902 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 173,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 31 May 2023 172,805 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight play in hub

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in it

general corrosion around rear subframe

indicator stalk housing slightly moving

Fail 31 May 2023 172,805 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel has slight play in hub

general corrosion around rear subframe

indicator stalk housing slightly moving

Pass 8 Jun 2022 170,962 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 170,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 163,227 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 163,066 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 157,135 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 157,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 149,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,154 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 141,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 137,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 68,021 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre no cords showing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,021 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre no cords showing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,084 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low & uneven on edges

front brake discs lipped & worn pads approx 70%

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,084 miles

both front tyres worn low & uneven on edges

front brake discs lipped & worn pads approx 70%

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,954 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 VSF 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 69.6%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

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

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