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KR06 LXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 123,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear brake hoses perished brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2020 123,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall tyre damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear brake hoses perished brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2019 107,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2019 107,021 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2017 91,406 miles

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

advise brakes , steering , suspension and exhaust components corroding

advise off side front jacking point block missing

advise wiper operation smeary/juddery

Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,165 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 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

KR06 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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