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KM06 EDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,016 mi
Last recorded72,016 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 72,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,123 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,239 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,187 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 61,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt {lower}deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,556 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 59,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 38,713 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,185 miles

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

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

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 EDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EDX, 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 EDX registered?

KM06 EDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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