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KP06 TXF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,741 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 98,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 86,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,222 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 68,220 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,449 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,914 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,272 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,339 miles

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Fail 8 Apr 2009 23,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REMOVED TOYS FROM WINDSCREEN

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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KP06 TXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP06 TXF, 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 KP06 TXF registered?

KP06 TXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is KP06 TXF safe to buy?

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