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OU06 KVF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,566 mi
Last recorded160,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 160,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 155,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 150,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 144,366 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 140,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low in centre

Fail 28 May 2021 140,576 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low in centre

Pass 25 Jun 2019 133,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has a small chunk out of the outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has light cracking

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,758 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has a small chunk out of the outer side wall

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

Offside Front tyre has light cracking

Offside Rear tyre close to the wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 116,972 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,964 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 116,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,822 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,660 miles

rear tyres getting low 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 pads getting low

service light on

Pass 11 Jan 2010 43,222 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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OU06 KVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU06 KVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU06 KVF registered?

OU06 KVF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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