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KS06 XWT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,615 mi
Last recorded127,615 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,671 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,469 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,620 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,511 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 76,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing mirror wobble

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,021 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Oct 2016 71,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,295 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres have big slits to the inner sidewalls! no plys or cords exposed

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,626 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,804 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,436 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 25,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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.

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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KS06 XWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KS06 XWT, 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 KS06 XWT registered?

KS06 XWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is KS06 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 XWT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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