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KR06 CXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 104,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 99,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 93,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 83,877 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WERING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 79,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 76,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,883 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED INNER FACE

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

Pass 5 May 2017 70,293 miles

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

TYRE OUTER WALL HAS A CUT STRONG ADVICE

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,468 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,871 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,439 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES WEARING AND OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED

nearside front tyre edges slight wear

Pass 9 May 2012 52,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,152 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 50,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KR06 CXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KR06 CXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR06 CXL registered?

KR06 CXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is KR06 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 CXL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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