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K7 FXT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,377 mi
Last recorded52,377 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 FXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 52,377 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 50,211 miles

1 exhaust hanger missing but still adequately supported

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,732 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabiliser link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 48,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Rear lights painted black (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabiliser link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,130 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,066 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,008 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 34,550 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,136 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,952 miles

Front Upper Oil leak

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 24,952 miles

Front Upper Oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,130 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 19,119 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 18,215 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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K7 FXT 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 90%.

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 K7 FXT, 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 K7 FXT registered?

K7 FXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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