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KR06 WXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

178,578 mi
Last recorded178,578 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 WXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 178,578 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side front, off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays,sill covers fitted

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 169,822 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 169,822 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 151,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.mm

Offside Rear tyre at 3.mm

Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre at 3.mm

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

Offside Rear tyre at 3.mm

Pass 9 May 2018 13,722 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 137,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 124,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 114,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 105,912 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 93,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,126 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 71,710 miles

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

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 7 Jul 2011 61,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,849 miles

rear brake pads show signs of wear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,849 miles

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

rear brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,874 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 WXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

KR06 WXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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