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KM06 YXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,297 mi
Last recorded150,297 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 YXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 150,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S(3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 145,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 141,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 141,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 137,873 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 134,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 119,946 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,928 miles

Front antiroll bar linkage gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,903 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,669 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 96,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,071 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 37,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,893 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,668 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,672 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,230 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 YXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

KM06 YXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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