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KY06 VSK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,643 mi
Last recorded98,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 98,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 96,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 89,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,440 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2020 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 86,549 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,101 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 74,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,389 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 72,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,000 miles

parking brake long traval

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake long traval

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 62,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 52,947 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,947 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,514 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 VSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

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

Is KY06 VSK safe to buy?

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