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KR06 DXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,785 mi
Last recorded175,785 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 175,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 167,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 157,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has a cut in it (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 157,435 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Above sub frame (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower, Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has a cut in it (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower, Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,194 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 149,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 142,194 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,194 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front pads 50% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 133,636 miles

antiroll bar drop links play

Fail 6 Feb 2014 133,636 miles

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

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

antiroll bar drop links play

Pass 17 Jan 2013 123,173 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges due to under inflation

Fail 17 Jan 2013 123,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 27 Jan 2012 110,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs lipped

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,994 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 DXZ 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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

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

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