MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger rusting away. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger rusting away. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Camber arm fitted is for the other side.
Park brake cable just touching prop shaft.
Damage to windscreen out of swept area
Front camber arms require attention, suspect incorrect arm/s fitted to the front axle
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake lines slightly corroded
Rear exhaust section deteriorated + hanger broken away
Thermostat leaking
Wiring at o/s/f hub area possibly incorrectly routed as under tension under right lock
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55w16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
front anti-roll bar mounting bushes starting to wear
rear brake pads appear low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KS06 XWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 KS06 XWE, 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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KS06 XWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2006.
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