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KJ06 EXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,852 mi
Last recorded17,852 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 17,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 16,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 14,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 14,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 14,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 12,801 miles

Both divers side tyres have cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,376 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and slightly cut on inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre perished

slightly oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,585 miles

Both offside tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water ingress in offside side repeater

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,170 miles

Both rear tyres have fine cracks on threads

Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,505 miles

O.S.F Tyre cut on outer side wall but not reach to ly or cods yet

Fail 21 Mar 2014 10,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O.S.F Tyre cut on outer side wall but not reach to ly or cods yet

Pass 22 Mar 2013 9,957 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 5,831 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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KJ06 EXN 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 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 KJ06 EXN, 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 KJ06 EXN registered?

KJ06 EXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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