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KM06 ZYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,872 mi
Last recorded116,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 ZYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 116,872 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 116,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 109,897 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,893 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 102,242 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 96,955 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,889 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,183 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have brake disc fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom ball joint tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,367 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,367 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings small free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing low 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 72,709 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 72,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,957 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Apr 2009

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 ZYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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