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NT06 KUP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,648 mi
Last recorded143,648 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT06 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advice getting corroded on suspension

Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advice getting corroded on suspension

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 140,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 138,450 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 137,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 131,542 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts are on the inner sidewall. Tyre tread depth is 2.0 mm (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks on inner sidewall. Tyre tread depth is 1.9 mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,192 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth is 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S Front inner rack end

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,961 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,960 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 99,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 73,474 miles

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 57,921 miles

Detachable towbar coupling not fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,921 miles

Detachable towbar coupling not fitted at time of test

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,884 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 38,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NT06 KUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NT06 KUP, 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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NT06 KUP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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