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KR06 YXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,315 mi
Last recorded120,315 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,315 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,418 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,679 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 109,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,049 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 104,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,446 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,439 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 75,939 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,742 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 64,742 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,576 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre cut in outer side wall.

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 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR06 YXL registered?

KR06 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is KR06 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 YXL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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