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KO06 XXY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 111,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ALSO SYSTEM CORRODED AREAS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VISIBLE AREAS GOING TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 MAIN LINES VISIBLE AREAS,,,OTHER AREAS COVERED BY UNDERTRAY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VISIBLE AREAS GOING TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES FRONT AND REAR EDGES WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,652 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear centre box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear centre box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm and cracking 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,021 miles

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 Feb 2018 94,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,968 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,066 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,980 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,062 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,550 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 XXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

KO06 XXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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The MOT history for KO06 XXY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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