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KO06 XVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,846 mi
Last recorded83,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,846 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2021 83,844 miles

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

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering pump noisy

shields limiting inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,392 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes on multi link suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts scrubbing off and have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits and bald to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main arm toward front of suspension set up (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main arm toward front of suspension set up (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes on multi link suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts scrubbing off and have sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits and bald to almost cords on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

Fail 18 Jul 2018 73,094 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,019 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,773 miles

both rear tyres have damage to outside side walls

Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,764 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have damage to outside side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front and rear tyres have side wall damage

steering column lower bush-bearing has slight side movement

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front and rear tyres have side wall damage

steering column lower bush-bearing has slight side movement

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords.

nearside front tyre worn off on inner shoulder to 1.6mm.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 51,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,but no visible cords.

nearside front tyre worn off on inner shoulder to 1.6mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 45,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 20,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 13,126 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 XVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVS, 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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KO06 XVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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