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KR06 XLA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,936 mi
Last recorded156,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 156,936 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 156,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 148,471 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 23 May 2022 148,471 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 141,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 127,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 98,867 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,275 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,644 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,005 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,173 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,882 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,581 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 XLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

KR06 XLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is KR06 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 XLA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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