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FY06 XKS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 XKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 65,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,606 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 60,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower, rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm, inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perished on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Benefit Of Doubt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 56,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirrow side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 55,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 54,284 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,940 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,352 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 49,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,587 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 36,391 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,548 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,989 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,224 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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FY06 XKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY06 XKS, 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 FY06 XKS registered?

FY06 XKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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