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KR06 CXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,755 mi
Last recorded138,755 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 CXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 138,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,815 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 126,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,713 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,701 miles

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

noise from offside rear parking brake shoes when wheel is rotated

play in both front anti roll bar frame mount bushes

Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,555 miles

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

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

noise from offside rear parking brake shoes when wheel is rotated

play in both front anti roll bar frame mount bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,349 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre has cuts inner and outter sidewalls

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and low inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre is on 3mm tread and getting low inner tread

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,370 miles

offside rear tyre tread perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 10 Jul 2013 81,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

offside rear tyre tread perishing

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 72,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,043 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,647 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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KR06 CXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR06 CXS, 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 KR06 CXS registered?

KR06 CXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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The MOT history for KR06 CXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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