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KO06 GXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,808 mi
Last recorded105,808 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,119 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,169 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,869 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both front tyres sidewall perished and cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

both front tyres sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 40,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,513 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 29,219 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KO06 GXP 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 71.4%.

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 KO06 GXP, 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 KO06 GXP registered?

KO06 GXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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