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KR06 XSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,307 mi
Last recorded174,307 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 174,307 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 174,307 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2025 162,974 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 162,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and rubber slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear fuel pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 2 May 2024 152,843 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 152,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wire around shaft

Pass 3 May 2023 139,915 miles

rear fuel hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 139,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing inaccessible (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated rear fuel hose ferrules corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,530 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 132,817 miles

bonnet strutts weak wont keep bonnet up

Fail 6 Apr 2021 132,817 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement park pedal not returning by itself warning light stays on. (1.1.15 (e))

bonnet strutts weak wont keep bonnet up

Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 120,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 93,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,605 miles

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)

engine warning light worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,493 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,176 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,587 miles

pass air bag deactivated ?

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,633 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 XSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

KR06 XSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is KR06 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 XSV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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