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FT06 KDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

107,097 mi
Last recorded107,097 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 KDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 107,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring seat corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 101,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint failed (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 101,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint failed (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low performance

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,225 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,798 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 88,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Underside covered in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear underside covered In underseal

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear underside covered In underseal

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,011 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 77,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear flexy retainer poor condition

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 77,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear flexy retainer poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,529 miles

exhaust centre section mounting corroded and broken off but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust centre section mounting corroded and broken off but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,453 miles

both front inner brake pipes slight corrosion

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside front camber arm bush is split but no movement in it

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,146 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,345 miles

Both front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S door mirror loose but not insecure where it could fall off

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,113 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,639 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear brakes have slight judder

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,547 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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FT06 KDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FT06 KDX, 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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FT06 KDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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