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KO06 XXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 XXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,890 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 110,890 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,728 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 109,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 106,433 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,287 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,287 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,139 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2019 99,445 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 99,445 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 96,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 May 2017 88,631 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2017 88,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,457 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,264 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 60,717 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 52,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 52,235 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 43,419 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)

front brake pads starting to get low (inners)

srs light on

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,286 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 XXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

KO06 XXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is KO06 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 XXV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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