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S27 KCV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,931 mi
Last recorded30,931 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 30,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 30,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 29,588 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 28,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55-16 tyre size (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 6 Apr 2020 27,521 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 26,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 24,947 miles

offside front tyre deteriorated in between tread pattern

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,933 miles

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

nearside wiper worn slightly

offside front tyre deteriorated in between tread pattern

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,941 miles

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

offside front tyre perished in between tread pattern

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,548 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in between tread (not to cord)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have splits in between tread (not to cord)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2014 21,128 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have splits in between tread (not to cord)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres have splits apopearing in between tread patterns

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 17,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks/splits appearing inbetween nearside front and offside front tyre treads

nearside rear sill cover around jacking point damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2011 16,011 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,344 miles

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,957 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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S27 KCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S27 KCV, 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 S27 KCV registered?

S27 KCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is S27 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S27 KCV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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