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KM06 BXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,025 mi
Last recorded173,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 BXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 173,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 149,697 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 148,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 148,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,863 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,095 miles

Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 134,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 130,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 130,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,612 miles

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

both front tyres sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,989 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,308 miles

both offside and nearside front tyres have damaged side walls

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,087 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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KM06 BXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KM06 BXA, 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 KM06 BXA registered?

KM06 BXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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