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K24 TEX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,035 mi
Last recorded98,035 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 TEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,744 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 91,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,394 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,035 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,454 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,450 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,519 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,008 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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K24 TEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K24 TEX, 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 K24 TEX registered?

K24 TEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is K24 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 TEX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K24 TEX have outstanding finance?

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