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KO06 XVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 XVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint twisted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint twisted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 122,283 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 122,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,158 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 114,043 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,043 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,889 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake light comes on possible switch stiking

Pass 14 Nov 2015 89,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 89,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,141 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 76,163 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,396 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,990 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 6 Jul 2009 43,872 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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KO06 XVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

KO06 XVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is KO06 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 XVC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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