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KY06 VSL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

211,458 mi
Last recorded211,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 211,458 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 211,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 210,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 209,212 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 209,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 200,636 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 200,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 167,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,404 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and not connected to the exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2020 142,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and not connected to the exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,639 miles

screen chipped

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,645 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,076 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW,ON THE 1:6MM LEGAL LIMIT IN THE CENTRE SECTIONS

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 VSL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

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

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